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Customs Support Placement (12 months)

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Airbus

3mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Logistics
    Accounting & Tax
  • Portsmouth
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must be an undergraduate in Business, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, or Logistics with strong computer, communication, and detail-oriented skills, plus eligibility for UK security clearance.
  • You will support daily customs operations, manage data entry, track KPI metrics, liaise with finance teams, and ensure accurate customs clearance and supplier invoicing in SAP.

Requirements

  • - Our placements are open to Undergraduates only. Therefore it is mandatory for candidates to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement. Please inform your graduation date on your application.
  • - Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:
  • - Studying towards a degree in one of the following: Business, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics;
  • - Good computer skills including Word, Excel, MS Outlook, PowerPoint;
  • - Good communication skills;
  • - Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
  • - SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance OR You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check).

Responsibilities

  • Supporting Customs Team in daily import/export of satellite parts
  • Supporting the end to end process, from supplier to customer
  • Preparing accurate customs clearance data entry work in accordance with Customs and Government regulations
  • Entering details into SAP system and specialised customs software
  • Awareness of the supply chain operation, including logistics
  • Allocating charges by charge code / cost centre
  • Receiving invoices via Click & Buy finance system
  • HMRC Duty Deferment charge allocation
  • Liaising with VAT team on adjustments
  • Monthly KPI's on import Duty spend
  • Monthly KPI's on supplier spend
  • Monitoring Purchase Order balances via SAP systems
  • Monitoring customs financial reclaims / refunds
  • Liaising with accounts team to ensure HMRC refunds are correctly allocated

FAQs

What is the duration of the Customs Support Placement?

The duration of the Customs Support Placement is 12 months.

What is the start date for this placement?

The start date for this placement is 21st July 2025.

Where is the placement located?

The placement is located in Portsmouth.

What is the salary for this position?

The salary for this position is £22,250.

What are the working hours for this role?

The role involves 37 hours per week with flexible working hours and half-day Fridays.

What types of degrees are acceptable for this placement?

Acceptable degrees include those in Business, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, and Logistics.

What academic status must candidates hold to apply for this role?

Candidates must be undergraduates for the entire duration of the placement.

Are international students eligible to apply for this position?

The job listing does not specify, but candidates must be eligible for UK SC Security Clearance, which may affect international students.

Is there a requirement for application documentation?

Yes, candidates must include their CV and a cover letter for their application to be considered.

What skills are required for this placement?

Required skills include good computer skills (Word, Excel, MS Outlook, PowerPoint), good communication skills, and attention to detail.

What type of security clearance is required for this role?

Candidates must be eligible to gain UK SC Security Clearance or will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check).

Can adjustments be made for candidates during the recruitment process?

Yes, the company is open to making adjustments for candidates as needed, and any disclosed information will be treated in confidence.

What is the application closing date?

The application closing date is not specified; however, early applications are encouraged as adverts may close once sufficient applications are received.

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Airbus

We pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world.

Defence & Aerospace
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2014
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide the most efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers the most modern and fuel-efficient airliners. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide. Airbus approaches sustainability by respecting the planet, valuing people and enabling prosperity. These guiding principles are embedded in our operations and activities. In 2022, the Company generated revenues of €58.8 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000.

Culture & Values

  • Customer Focus

    Customer focus is deeply embedded into our mindset, driving us to deliver on time, on cost and on quality. We partner with our customers to satisfy their needs and deliver benefits through valuable and sustainable solutions. We understand that each of us has an impact on customer relations through the work we do, which is why we always act with integrity and to the highest professional standards.

  • Integrity

    We work with integrity, choosing to speak up when our principles for ethical conduct are not respected. Our zero tolerance on unethical and non-compliant actions enables us to move forward with positivity and care. We act as ambassadors for the company, representing the integrity of Airbus even when we are outside work. The Airbus Ethics and Compliance programme seeks to ensure that the company business practices not only conform to applicable laws, regulations and principles, but remains above all ethical standard benchmarks.

  • Respect

    Respect guides us in our daily interactions. We respect each other, our customers and our products. We focus on building trust through transparent and honest communications. We create inclusive working environments, where all employees are listened to and valued for their individuality. We treat each other, and all our stakeholders, in the same considerate way that we would wish to be treated ourselves.

  • Creativity

    We value and encourage creativity. We recognise that creativity exists in many forms, with ideas brimming at every level, from “shoot for the moon” ambitions, right down to our daily work. Creativity can often mean simply looking at things in a different way and our collaborative culture allows us to build on ideas and continually improve the work that we do. We make sure that everyone at Airbus has the time, space and tools to progress ideas with imagination and passion. We are always ready to act with courage, challenging our ideas and learning from our processes when we need to go back to the drawing board.

  • Reliability

    We strive to maintain and build on our standards, proving and cementing our reputation for reliability. We each feel responsible for the collective success and progress of our global team and take accountability for our actions and outputs. We are dependable and can be trusted to ensure the safety and success of our products. We take pride in our work, ensuring the service and products we deliver are exceptional and completely reliable.

  • We are One / Team Work!

    We understand that there is power in individuals, but believe there is a much greater power in collaboration and teamwork. We seek to create engaging and inclusive workplaces, where everyone has the freedom to speak up and listen to each other with an open mind.

Benefits

  • Company Pension Scheme

  • Employee Discounts

  • Health Insurance

  • Parental Leave

  • Paid and Unpaid Holidays