I am recruiting for a highly skilled individual to lead and oversee the excise bonded movements for a company based in Suffolk.  This will involve responsibility for full compliance with MRC regulations related to the excise goods for the company.  Reporting to the Head of Logistics and working closely with the Supply Chain team, the successful candidate will also be involved i the buying, warehousing, moving and selling of excise items.  Daily duties: 

• Excise Warehousing Procedures (CWP) 

• Ensure full compliance with excise warehousing systems, enabling the storage of goods with excise duties and VAT suspended, in line with HMRC regulations.  

• Manage the submission of accurate excise declarations when bonded goods enter or exit the warehouse, ensuring duties are paid when required.  

• Enforce compliance with Excise Notice 197, managing the storage and movement of excise goods under excise duty suspension.  

• Maintain accurate accounting of excise goods under bond, ensuring full visibility and reporting of stock levels, and verifying that all movements comply with HMRC requirements.  

• EMCS (Excise Movement and Control System):  

• Import VAT assigned to PVA is recognised and sent to duty reporting function for inclusion in the VAT return. 

• Ensure the bonded warehouse operates within the terms of the authorisation granted by HMRC, adhering to all security, accounting, and reporting requirements. 

• Oversee the accurate and timely submission of daily W5D returns, detailing stock levels, goods received, and goods removed from bond.  

• Maintain meticulous stock records and ensure proper documentation for all bonded goods, in line with HMRC’s audit expectations. 

• Train and develop staff to understand and uphold all compliance and operational requirements, ensuring the secure handling of bonded goods.  

• Liaise with internal departments, suppliers, and customers to ensure the accurate and compliant movement of goods into and out of the bonded warehouse.  

• Conduct regular internal audits and prepare the warehouse for HMRC inspections, ensuring full compliance with all customs and excise regulations. 

• Respond to any HMRC audit findings, making necessary improvements to maintain high standards of compliance and operational integrity. Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in Bonded Goods Operations:  

• Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for all bonded goods, ensuring full knowledge and compliance in the processes of buying, storing, moving, and selling these items.  

• Keep up to date with any changes in HMRC regulations or customs legislation affecting bonded goods and warehouse operations, ensuring immediate implementation of any required updates to procedures.  

This is a full time, permanent role with an immediate start available.  Hybrid working is offered while flexibility is required.  For more information on this role, please contact Emily at Pure.