The Finance Act 2009 introduced the notion of “Senior Accounting Officer” (SAO), making a nominated person (usually the FD) liable if they failed to establish and maintain adequate tax compliance systems.
Customs duty is one of specific taxes covered by the regime.
Although the SAO is not required to know intimately the workings of Customs Law, his signature on the HMRC sign-off means that so it is highly advisable he familiarises himself with EC Customs Law, the company’s customs obligations and creates clear and effective procedures and controls to ensure effective compliance.
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CW Winter, Financial Controller Special Metals Wiggin Ltd.
"Rob set up a system that proved to be invaluable andthe savings were astronomical especially not fallingfoul again with HMRC." John Fletcher, General Manager VBR Turbine Partners
"ITS helped us to reach a successful conclusion when HMCustoms tried to reject our proposed changes by usingtechnicalities."
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"Rob successfully completed the project to plan andmanaged to overcome several obstacles through the useof his considerable experience and expertise." Phil Challen, Customs Leader Europe at GE International Inc.
"Rob and his team have provided expert duty systemsassistance to Reeves and our clients over the past fewyears and we have found the input invaluable." Greg Mayne, Director Reeves & Co LLP
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D. Widdowson, Director of Financial Accounting Croda Chemicals Europe Ltd
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"Rob has provided customs advice on many occasions,always demonstrating deep knowledge of his subject tohelp the business mitigate its duty liabilities."
Stuart Reid, Financial Director Komatsu UK
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"Rob is results focused so as to deliver the customerexpectations. He is personable and was a pleasure towork with." Yvonne Mulvany, Owner YMW Consultancy Ltd
