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Thomas Powell

Recruitment Consultant

Phone number: +31 20 241 73 80

Email: [email protected]

Recruitment Consultant

Thomas joined our Dutch Finance & Accountancy recruitment team in October 2022, with a strong ambition to succeed.

In record time (five months), he was promoted and has since expanded his network, partnering with professionals in varying levels of seniority, specifically mid to senior level. 

His previous recruitment experience ranges from blue-collar to white-collar work, advancing his ability to accurately give market insights and successfully carry out business development.

With a can-do attitude, Thomas prides himself on being consultative by giving honest and constructive feedback and being a problem-solver, helping to find the most effective solution in the long term.

Overall, he is skilled in adding value wherever possible and carrying out career consultations. He can detail a path for growth for candidates and think one step ahead to identify roles that clients may need support with.

With a constant positive attitude. Thomas is committed to being a reliable partner between clients and candidates to place top takent in leading finance jobs in the Netherlands, Thomas enjoys the challenge recruitment offers and finds the role of Consultant to be very rewarding, emphasizing that receiving testimonials speaks volumes for him.

Thomas’ Interests

As of 2021, Thomas has been playing the guitar in a band. The genre is very high energy and punk-like, and he has played at bars and venues around the UK.

His other interests include cooking (he worked part-time as a chef while studying construction management at university), socialising, running, and exercising.

 

Recruitment Consultant

Interests

  • GuitarPlaying Guitar In a Band
  • CookingCooking
  • SocialisingSocialising
  • RunningRunning
  • GymExercising

Thomas Powell

Thomas Powell

Recruitment Consultant

Phone number: +31 20 241 73 80

Email: [email protected]

Thomas joined our Dutch Finance & Accountancy recruitment team in October 2022, with a strong ambition to succeed.

In record time (five months), he was promoted and has since expanded his network, partnering with professionals in varying levels of seniority, specifically mid to senior level. 

His previous recruitment experience ranges from blue-collar to white-collar work, advancing his ability to accurately give market insights and successfully carry out business development.

With a can-do attitude, Thomas prides himself on being consultative by giving honest and constructive feedback and being a problem-solver, helping to find the most effective solution in the long term.

Overall, he is skilled in adding value wherever possible and carrying out career consultations. He can detail a path for growth for candidates and think one step ahead to identify roles that clients may need support with.

With a constant positive attitude. Thomas is committed to being a reliable partner between clients and candidates to place top takent in leading finance jobs in the Netherlands, Thomas enjoys the challenge recruitment offers and finds the role of Consultant to be very rewarding, emphasizing that receiving testimonials speaks volumes for him.

Thomas’ Interests

As of 2021, Thomas has been playing the guitar in a band. The genre is very high energy and punk-like, and he has played at bars and venues around the UK.

His other interests include cooking (he worked part-time as a chef while studying construction management at university), socialising, running, and exercising.

 

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Interests

  • GuitarPlaying Guitar In a Band
  • CookingCooking
  • SocialisingSocialising
  • RunningRunning
  • GymExercising

Thomas Powell

Clients

 

Testimonial

I highly recommend Thomas for his exceptional work as a recruiter. He was instrumental in helping me secure my new job opportunity, and his personalized approach and attention to detail were exceptional. 

Thomas is an experienced and dedicated professional and was genuinely interested throughout my recruitment, even after the completion of the process. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for a top-notch recruiter.

Dimitris Mathioudakis, Accounts Payable Specialist at Meltwater

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The Key to Success in Today's Recruitment Market

The Key to Success in Today's Recruitment Market

Thomas Powell, Recruitment Consultant, takes a look at the Finance and Accountancy recruitment market in the Netherlands and shares the key to success... In today’s recruitment market, demand for talent is heavily restricted and co

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Thomas Powell JOBS

Payroll Administrator

Competitive salary & bonus scheme + hybrid working
Rotterdam
Finance & Accountancy
Permanent
Posted 2 months ago
EMEA Recruitment is proud to work with a global chemical business in its search for a Payroll Administrator to handle and optimise local payroll processes.  

Working in a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, this is a unique opportunity for a payroll professional to enhance payroll processes and take on greater responsibility.
 
The role will suit a proactive, self-driven candidate with strong social skills and a technical mindset.
 
Hybrid working is available for this position.
 
The main duties of the Payroll Administrator are: 
 
  • Manage and process local payroll for onsite permanent and interim members of staff
  • Optimise and streamline payroll processes
  • Support the HR and Finance departments with salary/benefit changes
  • Analyse labour agreements and keep track of changes in current legislation and regulations

The skills required for the Payroll Administrator are: 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent
  • 5 years’ experience in Payroll
  • Strong stakeholder management skills 
  • Strong proficiency in Excel
  • Fluency in Dutch and English is a must 
 
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.

Senior Financial Accountant

Competitive salary & benefits package + full remote working
Netherlands
Finance & Accountancy
Permanent
Posted 2 months ago
EMEA Recruitment is proud to work with a global manufacturing business in its search for a Senior Financial Accountant to handle and optimise all European accounting processes. 

This dynamic and rapidly expanding business offers a unique opportunity for an Accounting professional to grow and take on increased responsibilities.  
 
The role will suit a proactive and self-driven candidate with strong social skills and a technical mindset.
 
Full remote working is available for this position (from the Netherlands).
 
The main duties of the Senior Financial Accountant are: 
  • Overseeing and managing the General Ledger (GL) accounting
  • Manage Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) postings
  • Prepare management reports and consolidate financial statements
  • Work on process improvement projects in accounting and company integration activity

The skills required for the Senior Financial Accountant are: 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent
  • 5 years of experience in Accounting, AP and AR
  • Strong stakeholder management skills 
  • Strong proficiency in Excel, and ERP experience
  • Fluency in Dutch and English is a must
 
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.

Senior Commercial Controller - Exclusive

Competitive salary & benefits package + hybrid working
Utrecht
EMEA Exclusive
Permanent
Posted 3 weeks ago
EMEA Recruitment is proud to exclusively partner with a well-established retail business in the search for a Senior Commercial Controller to strategically drive commercial growth across the business.

Working in a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, this is a unique opportunity for a finance professional to step up to a strategic level. 
 
This position will suit someone who is proactive and self-driven with good social skills and a strong technical mindset.
 
Hybrid working is available for this position.
 
The main duties of the Senior Commercial Controller are: 
  • Support the commercial team and CFO directly
  • Develop KPI dashboards for e-commerce and retail sectors
  • Manage internal and external stakeholders and optimise collaboration between these departments
  • Coordinate pricing cycles and sales and market analysis

The skills required for the Senior Commercial Controller are: 
  •  Bachelor’s in Finance/Controlling or related degree
  • 5 years’ experience in commercial controlling (experience in retail or e-commerce is strong plus)
  • Experience with data analysis/KPI dashboards
  • Fluent in Dutch and English
  • Strong stakeholder management skills

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.

Reporting Accountant

€70,000 + benefits + hybrid working
Netherlands
Finance & Accountancy
Permanent
Posted 2 weeks ago
EMEA Recruitment is proud to support a well-established biotech business in the Leiden area in its search for a Reporting Accountant.

This is a unique opportunity for an Accountant to step up and take on further responsibility within a dynamic and rapidly expanding business.

This position will suit someone proactive and self-driven with good social skills and a strong technical mindset.

Hybrid working is available for this position.

The main duties of the Reporting Accountant are:
  • Accurate monthly, quarterly and annual closing activities
  • Maintain the financial records and GL
  • Monitor intercompany accounting
  • Oversee AP, VAT and AR optimisation and reporting
  • Work with the finance manager on process improvement projects

The skills required for the Reporting Accountant are:
  • 4+ years\' experience in financial accounting in international organisations
  • Experience with Dutch GAAP and US GAAP
  • Fluent English and the ability to read and write Dutch is crucial
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
  • Strong ERP knowledge (Exact experience is a plus)

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.

Accountant

Competitve salary + hybrid working
Utrecht
Finance & Accountancy
Permanent
Posted 2 weeks ago
Our client, a growing FMCG Business in the Utrecht area, is seeking a junior Finance profile to step into the role of Accountant.   

Working in a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, this is a unique opportunity for a junior Finance profile to develop their career in Accounting and hard skills in Finance.

This position will suit someone proactive, self-driven and has good social skills, along with a strong technical mindset.

Hybrid working is available for this position.

The main duties of the Accountant are:
  • Assist in the preparation of month end closing
  • Assist in the preparation of the tax annual budget
  • Prepare manual payments and booking of payments
  • Identify tax saving reductions
  • Conduct reporting and administrative duties for the Finance department and additional 3rd parties

The skills required for the Accountant are:
  • 1 year+ in Finance (as an Accounts Payable Specialist or Finance Administrator)
  • Fluent English
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting
  • Experience in an international company

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.