We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Finance Officer to join our clients offices based in Rugby on a temporary contract basis for 3 months with the possibility of an extension. The client is looking for someone to start ASAP, working full time, 37 hours per week at £13.99 p/h PAYE. As the Senior Finance Officer, your main duties will include: - Coordination and preparation of the Councils revenue and capital budgets for General Fund and Housing Revenue Account activity. - Coordination and reporting on revenue and capital budget monitoring. - Completion of yearend accounts for capital and revenue for both the General Fund and the Housing Revenue Account and - Production of the Councils Statement of Accounts, including all the Whole of Government Accounts. - Providing financial expertise for and attending various officer working parties and Committee meetings. - Providing budget advice and assistance on financerelated matters. - Coordination and completion of statutory and nonstatutory returns. - Coordination and calculation of the council tax amount, including preparing the information for the council tax leaflet. - Coordination and production of various strategies including the Councils Medium Term Financial Plan and Strategy, Treasury Management Strategy, Capital Strategy etc. - Treasury Management activities including monitoring investments, the Councils bank account and managing cash flow. - Payroll activities and Creditor activities To be successful for this Senior Finance Officerpost you will need to have: - Experience of working in a finance environment - Competent in the use of a financial management system - Minimum of AAT qualification (or other equivalent qualification) - Verbal communication skills that include explaining financial concepts to nonfinancial people 121 Jobs is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.