Customs & Excise Manager

Brenntag Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global chemical distributor is seeking a Customs and Excise Manager in Leeds to oversee internal excise compliance and manage a team. The role involves developing compliance procedures, conducting audits, and ensuring regulatory adherence. Candidates should have a strong understanding of UK excise regulations and experience in audits, along with excellent organizational and communication skills. This is a full-time, on-site position with a focus on compliance and training within the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of UK excise regulations, preferably within a chemical industry.
• Experience in conducting internal audits or regulatory inspections.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and remotely.

Responsibilities

• Oversee internal excise compliance across the business.
• Manage a team and develop compliance procedures in line with regulations.
• Lead planning and execution of excise audits across depots.

Skills

Understanding of UK excise regulations

Experience conducting internal audits

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Job description

**Privacy Preference Center:**Customs & Excise Manager - 24 Month Fixed Term Contract page is loaded## Customs & Excise Manager - 24 Month Fixed Term Contractremote type: Onsitelocations: Leeds,United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR107644**Role Overview**The Customs and Excise Manager is responsible for overseeing internal excise compliance across the business. This role focuses on managing excise-related processes, coordinating internal audits, ensuring we are operating within the scope of our approvals, and providing oversight to the Customs and Excise Coordinator based in Scunthorpe.**Key Responsibilities*** Strong management skills including managing a team of up to 3 people.* Develop, implement, and maintain internal excise compliance procedures in line with HMRC requirements.* Lead the planning and execution of excise audits across all depots, ensuring documentation and controls are in place.* Investigate and resolve discrepancies identified in excise audits in collaboration with site teams.* Oversee the internal approval process for the supply of alcohol-containing products, ensuring full regulatory compliance.* Act as a key liaison with the Scunthorpe Customs and Excise Coordinator, providing functional direction and ensuring consistent practices.* Monitor and maintain accurate records of excise-controlled materials and their usage.* Ensure processes for bonded goods, denatured alcohol, and warehouse compliance (where applicable) are fully adhered to.* Escalate compliance risks, audit concerns, or approval issues to the Head of Customs and Excise.* Provide support during internal and HMRC excise inspections.* Contribute to training and awareness-building for depot and operations staff on excise requirements.* Support in departmental or cross-functional projects**Key Skills and Qualifications*** Strong understanding of UK excise regulations, including alcohol products and denatured alcohol controls.* Experience conducting internal audits or regulatory inspections.* Ability to interpret HMRC guidance and translate into practical, operational procedures.* Skilled in working cross-functionally and remotely with operational teams.* Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.* High attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate, audit-ready records.* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.* Proven experience in excise compliance preferably within a chemical or regulated industry.* In-depth knowledge of UK customs regulations, UK Global Tariff, and excise duty rules.* Familiarity with import/export documentation, INCO terms, CDS/CHIEF systems, and bonded warehouse operations.* Experience working with controlled goods and chemical classifications (CLP/REACH awareness is beneficial). Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.## Brenntag TA TeamBrenntag is the leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, committed to connecting customers and suppliers within networks. We add value for our customers and partners every step of the way: through our product knowledge, innovation, and sustainable solutions, combined with our passion for service excellence and commitment to safety.Headquartered in Essen, Germany, and with more than 17,500 experts at about 600 locations in 72 countries, our two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, offer a full range of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients. Therefore, our clients and partners can count on us for global reach combined with local agility and execution.As an employer, we embrace diversity and foster a sense of community and collaboration in an environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and work together. We engage our employees in the company’s mission for collective success, by building long-term stability and safety through trust and clarity across the organization. We believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential and shape the future.For more information, please visit