Andrew Thurston Email and Phone Number

With over 15 years of CIT experience, I have extensive expertise in interpreting UK and EU legislation.I have completed complex audits covering virtually all customs regimes using well-honed analytical skills, interview techniques and technical knowledge. I am able to use my experience to identify procedural failings within a company and address them to ensure the correct tax is collected and future compliance is improved. I am proficient on the following:• ADD & Countervailing… Show more With over 15 years of CIT experience, I have extensive expertise in interpreting UK and EU legislation.I have completed complex audits covering virtually all customs regimes using well-honed analytical skills, interview techniques and technical knowledge. I am able to use my experience to identify procedural failings within a company and address them to ensure the correct tax is collected and future compliance is improved. I am proficient on the following:• ADD & Countervailing Duty• Processing (IPR, OPR, PCC)• Customs Warehousing• Temporary Admission• CFSP• End-Use• ExportsI have up-to-date AEO experience and completed a number of application and reassessment audits. In most audits I have identified areas of improvement required to meet the AEO standard. Where necessary I have sought advice from Policy to ensure consistency and undue burden on the company.Due to the locality my experience in conducting audits on companies involved with CAP goods has increased over the years. My role ensures I maintain a very good working knowledge of valuation covering all 6 methods, along with SPV’s and SIV’s. I have very good understanding of classification and am the local “go-to” person for such queries.I have recently been heavily involved in coaching and mentoring new colleagues. This has included providing group workshops on analysis techniques and creating Powerpoint presentations.I have led multiple projects requiring me to liaise with stakeholders located nationally to ensure that audits are completed timely and to meet the requirements of the project. This involved regular conversations with colleagues to ensure consistency of approach and producing reports of findings to project sponsors.I am seeking a new and challenging opportunity where I can utilise my valuable skills set, yet continue to develop both personally & professionally. Show less