Paul Toms

Founder & Co-Owner

Phone number: +46 855 122 834

Email: paul.toms@emearecruitment.com

Founder & Co-Owner

Paul is the Founder of EMEA Recruitment and set up the company in 2007. He remains hands-on in the business, with over 20 years of international recruitment experience, and is highly skilled in recruiting the strongest talent for our clients.

Paul’s entrepreneurial spirit means that he implements new ideas and initiatives regularly, keeping EMEA Recruitment current and in tune with the markets in which we recruit. 

Internally, he leads our coaching and mentoring programme, specifically linked to the work of Tony Robbins, dedicated to getting people to become the best version of themselves.

As part of his role, he also hosts the EMEA Recruitment podcast in partnership with Operation Smile. This platform invites leaders across our network to share their career and company insights, offering guidance on how to emulate their journeys and grow as a professional.

Paul likes the variety a recruitment career offers, with every day bringing a new challenge. By truly listening to his candidates and clients, Paul can focus on providing solutions, empathise and build authentic, long-term partnerships.

As a people business, Paul enjoys working with a "product" that has a mind of its own and having the opportunity to influence people on a day-to-day basis.

Paul’s Interests

With an emphasis on continuous learning and development, Paul regularly reads life coaching and self-development books. He also enjoys health and fitness, particularly weight training and running.

Paul enjoys spending time with family and is a big fan of Liverpoool FC.

He also has other business interests, including a property investment company, which he runs with his wife, Kelly.

Paul is an ambassador of Operation Smile, an international medical charity delivering free surgery to children suffering from cleft lip and palate - a mission that Paul has a strong personal connection with.

Successful Candidates

Founder & Co-Owner

Interests

  • ReadingReading
  • Weight TrainingWeight Training
  • RunningRunning
  • FamilyFamily
  • Operation SmileOperation Smile

Paul Toms

Founder & Co-Owner

Phone number: +46 855 122 834

Email: paul.toms@emearecruitment.com

Paul is the Founder of EMEA Recruitment and set up the company in 2007. He remains hands-on in the business, with over 20 years of international recruitment experience, and is highly skilled in recruiting the strongest talent for our clients.

Paul’s entrepreneurial spirit means that he implements new ideas and initiatives regularly, keeping EMEA Recruitment current and in tune with the markets in which we recruit. 

Internally, he leads our coaching and mentoring programme, specifically linked to the work of Tony Robbins, dedicated to getting people to become the best version of themselves.

As part of his role, he also hosts the EMEA Recruitment podcast in partnership with Operation Smile. This platform invites leaders across our network to share their career and company insights, offering guidance on how to emulate their journeys and grow as a professional.

Paul likes the variety a recruitment career offers, with every day bringing a new challenge. By truly listening to his candidates and clients, Paul can focus on providing solutions, empathise and build authentic, long-term partnerships.

As a people business, Paul enjoys working with a "product" that has a mind of its own and having the opportunity to influence people on a day-to-day basis.

Paul’s Interests

With an emphasis on continuous learning and development, Paul regularly reads life coaching and self-development books. He also enjoys health and fitness, particularly weight training and running.

Paul enjoys spending time with family and is a big fan of Liverpoool FC.

He also has other business interests, including a property investment company, which he runs with his wife, Kelly.

Paul is an ambassador of Operation Smile, an international medical charity delivering free surgery to children suffering from cleft lip and palate - a mission that Paul has a strong personal connection with.

Successful Candidates

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Interests

  • ReadingReading
  • Weight TrainingWeight Training
  • RunningRunning
  • FamilyFamily
  • Operation SmileOperation Smile

Clients

 

Testimonial

I've known and worked with Paul and his team at EMEA Recruitment for several years, both as a recruiter and a job seeker.

What distinguishes Paul and his team is that they listen to their client's needs to understand the company and requirements of the open position, and then conduct very thorough research to craft a carefully selected shortlist of matching candidates.

This approach gives excellent results for recruiting companies and job applicants alike and helps save time and energy for everyone involved.

Matthias Sigrist, Finance & Accounting Professional

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Miles for Smiles Challenge for Operation Smile

Miles for Smiles Challenge for Operation Smile

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The Last Thing that made you Smile | World Smile Day 2022

To celebrate World Smile Day 2022, we’re sharing the heart-warming responses to the question, “what was the last thing that made you smile?” on the EMEA Recruitment podcast. The podcast is produced in partnership with Operation S

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Proud to Celebrate 15 Years of EMEA Recruitment

Proud to Celebrate 15 Years of EMEA Recruitment

We are delighted to be celebrating the 15th anniversary of EMEA Recruitment, after opening for business in 2007. EMEA Recruitment was founded 15 years ago by Paul Toms and his wife, Kelly. With their experience recruiting in international markets,

Read more >
Operation Smile Becomes the Official Partner of the EMEA Recruitment Podcast

Operation Smile Becomes the Official Partner of the EMEA Recruitment Podcast

EMEA Recruitment is pleased to announce that international medical charity Operation Smile has become the official partner of our podcast. We hope to raise vital funds and awareness of the work that Operation Smile does to deliver free surger

Read more >
Miles for Smiles Challenge for Operation Smile

Miles for Smiles Challenge for Operation Smile

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Paul Toms JOBS

Competitive package
Posted a month ago

EMEA Recruitment is working with a growing manufacturing company. We are searching for a Head Accountant to join the Bern office.

The successful candidate will oversee financial reporting, compliance, and daily accounting operations while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure financial accuracy and efficiency. This includes responsibility for financial statements, treasury activities, and supporting process improvements.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of a new, independent organization while taking a leading role in its Finance function.

Key responsibilities of the Head Accountant include:

  • Preparing accurate monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with Swiss GAAP FER and managing general accounting operations
  • Ensuring compliance with internal controls and statutory requirements, including VAT and tax filings
  • Acting as the primary contact for auditors, authorities, and internal teams during financial audits and month-end closings
  • Overseeing treasury management, liquidity planning, and contributing to various finance-related projects, such as SAP system enhancements and internal audits


Your profile:

  • A university degree in Business Administration with a focus on Finance & Controlling, or certification as a Finance and Accounting Specialist
  • Operational expertise in financial reporting and accounting, particularly in accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger activities, with at least 5 years of experience
  • Proficiency in Swiss GAAP FER and extensive SAP FI knowledge (familiarity with SAP CO and S/4 HANA is a plus)
  • Strong analytical skills and a hands-on approach
  • Fluency in both German and English


EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.