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Adolphus George

@adolphusgeorge

Finance Officer at Back Up Trust processing multi-currency invoices and weekly BACS payment runs.

At Back Up Trust, I process purchase and sales ledger invoices, multi-currency invoices, and weekly BACS payment runs. I also reconcile bank accounts and the CRM with the finance system.

At Earthwatch Europe, I worked as an Assistant Accountant, supporting month-end processes including balance sheet reconciliations, fixed assets, prepayments, and accruals. I also assisted with VAT returns, Gift aid claims, Corporation Tax returns, and audit preparation.

At Revitalise Respite Holidays, I worked as an Assistant Accountant, preparing management packs and budget breakdowns for business partner meetings. I have a BA in Accounting and Finance and experience supporting finance system changeovers.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Finance Officer

Current

Back Up Trust

Feb 2026 - Present (9 months)

Coding and entering invoices on purchase and sales ledgers, preparing weekly BACS payment runs, and processing multi-currency invoices. Reconciling bank accounts and assisting with internal queries.

Sage 50 BACS Invoicing Bank Reconciliation Multi Currency Excel Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable

Assistant Accountant

Earthwatch Europe

Nov 2024 - Jan 2026 (1 year 2 months)

Managed finance mailbox, prepared bi-weekly BACS payment runs, processed expense claims and credit card expenditure. Performed bank reconciliations, month-end tasks, and assisted with audits and statutory returns.

Sage Intact BACS Bank Reconciliation Month End Closing Fixed Asset Register Prepayments Accruals VAT Returns Audit Support

Assistant Accountant

Revitalise Respite Holidays

Nov 2023 - Nov 2024 (1 year)

Prepared weekly BACS payment runs, processed invoices and expense claims, and reconciled bank accounts. Handled month-end tasks including prepayments, accruals, and management packs.

SAP Concur Civica Resource32 BACS Bank Reconciliation Month End Closing Fixed Asset Register Prepayments Accruals Management Packs

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Plymouth University

BA, Accounting and Finance

2012 - 2015

Grade: 2:1

BA Accounting and Finance degree from Plymouth University, achieved a 2:1.

NESCOT College

National Diploma, Business Studies

2007 - 2010

Grade: DDM

Achieved a National Diploma in Business Studies, a 1st Diploma in Business BTEC, and Key Skills Level 3 in IT, Mathematics and Communication, with 360 UCAS points.