Great Bear is a leading 3rd party logistics business providing a wide range of ambient warehousing services, shared-user and dedicated transport solutions to a wide variety of customers alongside offering a flexible mix of added-value services to simplify supply chain. We operate over 7 million sq.ft. of warehousing space across 30+ locations in the UK. Our distribution network spans all corners of the country.

Our Northampton site are now recruiting for a Bond Administrator on a Full Time basis.

Salary: £27.000 Per annum

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm

The purpose of a Bond Administrator  is

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Securing the liability for any Duty suspended movements and the effective control of ARC’s on EMCS, and ensuring the correct payment of duty and VAT for each of the Customers onsite, and these are made directly to HMRC
• Being the main contact point for HMRC matters within the business for any day to day enquires that Culina Group clients may have
• Making sure the bonded goods inwards are completed correctly and any outstanding receipts are accounted for
• Ensuring W5D are entered onto the HMRC website in the required timeframe for each day
• Carry out System for the Exchange of Excise Data (SEED) checks for new and existing Bond delivery points
• Check W1 population from Autostore Excise System
• Checking that outstanding movements (UK, Export and EU) are being chased, highlighting potential liability issues
• Supplying requested reports to clients i.e. duty paid stock report, outstanding liability report and duty summaries for deferred clients as required
• Maintaining records, managing stamp distribution.  Ensuring we adhere to HMRC obligations
• Supporting the client with any duty reclaim.  Providing evidence submitted to HMRC 
• Carrying out in-house payments of Customs duty prior to budget / destruction Loads being raised
• Advising HMRC of stock to be destroyed, overseeing the process, adhering to HMRC policy.

•  Experience of working in a Bond Administration environment
• Experience of using a computerised warehouse management system
• Process focused individual with an eye to detail, able to carry out all the requirements stipulated in our HMRC approval.
• Able to communicate with the client on all bond matters, ensuring all requests and practices are in line with HMRC legislation
• An adaptable approach to work and the desire to constantly strive for higher standards
• Excellent team working and communication skills
• Computer literate, intermediate level Excel essential.
• Able to work using own initiative and to strict deadlines
• Willingness to share knowledge and best practice models
• Willingness to develop own skills and experience through learning interventions
• Able to adapt positively to change

As part of its Drive to make Great Bear a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Competitive salary
• Competive holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Retail discounts via our benefit platform

If you meet the requirements for the above Bond Administrator  role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam