Customs & Treasury - Digital Degree Apprenticeship
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Company: MERCEDES-BENZ TRUCKS UK LIMITED
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Location: Milton Keynes, MK15 0YS
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £14,560.00 per year
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Sector: Digital
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Ref: NAS-2000021314
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Application Deadline Date: 29/06/2026
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Start Date: 01/08/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm (hybrid working) with one study day.
Brief Description
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Customs & Treasury team within Finance & Controlling. This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career in a highly specialised area while completing a Level 6 Digital Manager Degree Apprenticeship (BSc) with Cranfield University (MK:U).
Future Prospects
Hopfully a full time poistion if available.
Vacancy Detail
You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of our UK customs activities, while also supporting process improvement and digital initiatives.
Daily Responsibilities
- Monitor and manage the customs mailbox, responding to internal and external queries
- Maintain and update import trackers
- Check, reconcile and file customs clearance documentation from brokers
- Support customs declarations for parts and vehicles
- Monitor automated (RPA) processes and help resolve errors or gaps
Monthly Responsibilities
- Reconcile customs entries to ensure completeness and accuracy at month end
- Support preparation of duty reports and financial reconciliations
- Monitor and reconcile HMRC deferment accounts
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies (e.g. MSS reports, import records)
- Produce KPI dashboards and support compliance reporting
- Assist with monthly compliance checks and audit preparation
Ad Hoc & Development Activities
- Investigate system errors and data issues within customs systems (e.g. iCust)
- Support process improvement and automation initiatives
- Manage and validate key customs data and documentation (e.g. EBB processes)
- Act as a point of contact for operational customs queries over time
Support audits and non-standard import/export scenarios (e.g. temporary imports) - Contribute to continuous improvement of customs processes and controls
What You’ll Learn
You will develop a strong mix of business, digital and leadership skills, including:
- Data analysis and dashboard creation
- Process automation and AI in business
- Digital strategy and implementation
- Business systems and technology solutions
- Financial analysis and decision-making
- Project management and continuous improvement
You will gradually transition from supporting operations to:
- Identifying process improvements
- Using data to drive decisions
- Supporting digital transformation initiatives
- Advising stakeholders on more efficient ways of working