Tom has been working at Premed since 2016. Not as a prevention adviser but as a supportive force. He is a bookkeeper and HR employee, and lives with his dog Lex 2 km from our office.
What exactly does your job entail?
I have a very versatile job. Half of the time I'm deep in accounting and supervising finances. The other half, as an HR employee, I try to facilitate all Premed employees as best as possible. I receive new employees and am a point of contact for all HR-related questions, ranging from insurance and vehicle fleets to salaries. Finally, I also support with building management.
What does a typical workday look like?
The day usually starts by checking the mailbox or a meeting with Sven, our Administrative and Financial Director. But from then on, no day is the same and also highly dependent on the time of year. In the winter it's all hands on deck for preparing the final invoices and checking the accounts for the audit. In the spring, the completion of the previous financial year and the submission of the annual accounts.
The rest of the year alternates between creating invoices, answering employee questions, and telephone contact and email correspondence with clients. We attach great importance to good accessibility for both our clients and our own employees.
Why did you choose to work at Premed?
In my previous job, I had already completed my training as an Internal Prevention Adviser at Premed and was a client of Premed. Even then, I was charmed by the accessibility and the pleasant working atmosphere that the company radiates. I enjoy working in a solid SME where there is a close bond between employees and where, as a bookkeeper, I can maintain a complete overview of the accounting. And that's exactly where I belong at Premed!
Why is health & safety at work so important to you?
I find it a pleasant thought that my work contributes to the well-being of other people and doesn't just have an economic character. As an employee, you spend a large part of your day at work, and then I think it's important that you feel good there and can do your work safely.
What do you like to do outside working hours?
Outside of work, I enjoy walking with my girlfriend, my dog, and friends. There is so much beauty to discover in and outside of Belgium. A week of camping or a weekend getaway with family or friends is therefore at the top of my wish list. In addition, I am still occasionally active in club life: cooking at camp with Chiro friends, co-organizing a flea market,... But I can also enjoy retreating with a good book.
