APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENTThis application is private and confidential

Application for the post of: Finance Assistant

Please complete and return Human Resources, Diocese of Manchester,to: Church House, 90 Deansgate, Manchester M3 2GH

Completed application forms must be received by 5.00pm on Monday, 7th July 2014: By post or email to jobs@manchester.anglican.org

Personal Details: Part A

Family Name (BLOCK CAPITALS)SIEMINSKI

TITLEMR

Other Names in fullRafal

Permanent Address:

4 Nipper LaneWhitefieldM45 7RF

Phone number (daytime) 07872391751

Phone number (evening)

email: sieminski.rafal@gmail.com

Please give names of three persons to whom reference can be made (Please obtain their permission. Please indicate the relationship / capacity in which they are known to you)

Name Stephen Flack……………………Occupation Social worker……………………….

Address: 4 Nipper Lane, Whitefield, M45 7RF………………………………………………

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Relationship Friend……………

Name Megan White………………………Occupation Assistant Officer………………………….

Address: 161 Sandy Lane, Rochdale, OL11 5DY………………………………………………………………

Relationship Friend………….

Present Employer: (May we approach for reference now?: YES)

Name………………………………………………Occupation……………………………………………….

Address:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING DETAILS Part B

Secondary Schools attended

Technical College (Jaworzno, Poland)

From

1998

To

2003

Details of subjects andExamination results

Civil Engineering Technician title with Polish equivalent of A Levels in History (Grade achieved A) and English (Grade achieved B)

University/College(and other Further Education)

Technical College (Sosnowiec, Poland)

Bury College, Bury

School of Sound Recording, Manchester

Kaplan Financial, Manchester

From

2003

2008

2010

2013

To

2004

2009

2013

Present

Details of examination resultsand qualifications held

IT Technician. Specialisation in UNIX/Linux operating systems

“English for Speakers of Other Languages” Level 2 certificateNVQ English Literacy Level 2 qualification

Audio Engineering & Technology Diploma

Passed ACCA F1 Accountant in BusinessCurrently Studying:ACCA F3 Financial AccountingACCA F2 Management Accounting

Membership of professional bodies

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Year and Place of Ordination (if applicable)

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS PART C

PRESENT AND PREVIOUS APPOINTMENTS

Starting with your present appointment (clergy applicants please state parish), please state what you have done in the course of your career, in reverse chronological order

Dates Name and address ofEmployer

PositionHeld

Brief description ofResponsibilities

Reasons forLeaving

From

11/2012

10/2010

01/2010

To

Present

11/2012

10/2010

HM Revenue & Customs

Single Resource, Walsall

Unemployed

Heads Recruitment Ltd,

Assistant Officer

Warehouse operative

Answering calls from taxpayers. Updating their records with information provided.Processing in year tax repayment claims.Contacting the employers to obtain outstanding information.Advising taxpayers on their liabilities.Various admin duties such as filling the necessary paperwork for future reference

Working in Argos Distribution Centre in Heywood.Picking orders for Argos stores using voice picking equipment. Driving LLOP and reach forklift truck.

Unemployed due to health reasons (broken ankle)

Pursuing career in finances

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05/2009

01/2010

Manchester

Warehouse operative

Working in L'Oreal Warehouse in Bury. Picking and packing orders for hair salons in the UK and ROI.General warehouse duties

Health reasons (broke ankle)

INFORMATION IN SUPPORT OF YOUR APPLICATION PART D

Describe your present appointment in terms of its responsibilities and relationships

Answering calls from taxpayers, agents and employers.Working on the in-year tax repayment claims (PAYE and Self Assessment)Dealing with incomplete records. Updating incomplete records using tools provided.Investigating any inconsistencies on taxpayers' recordContacting employers and pension providersIn special circumstances manually working out taxpayer's liability and issuing manual tax returnsWhen necessary contacting other departments within HMRC to obtain missing information.Attending meetings with Senior Officers and feeding the information back to other team members.Filing necessary documents for future reference and other admin duties.

Give reasons why you think you would be suitable for this post

I have a strong interest in finance and this is the reason why I think I am suitable for this job. This is the career path I would like to take and to achieve this I have started studying for ACCA qualification – I already passed F1 paper and currently studying papers F2 and F3.I can learn any new software in a short amount of time, as I am an IT Technician and have experience in working with different operating systems. I also have experience in using MS Office package (MS Word, Excel and Outlook).My current role has equipped me with a range of skills. I am a good team player and in particular I have excellent communication skills. I have to communicate with various stakeholders including the public on a daily basis, senior officers, colleagues from different departments, tax payers and employers. This includes replying to letters from taxpayers, answering phones from taxpayers, writing letters to employers and communicating with colleagues by email.

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I am a very organised person, I can prioritise tasks and at the same time I am able to work to deadlines and to meet any goals set by the employer.I can also work on my own initiative and I always try to learn new skills. I am keen to participate in any training provided by the employer as I find training beneficiary for self development.In my current job I am working various shifts (including late shifts and Saturdays), so I am used to different working times and can be flexible.I have all the necessary skills and I would be an asset to your organisation.

What period of notice would you be required to give to your present employer?

1 month

PART D (cont)

Please give details of voluntary work of relevance to this application(including any offices held in the Church)

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act

Under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, you do not have to disclose information on certain convictions after a set period of time, as they become ‘spent’. However, if this post is declared exempt from the above Act, ALL convictions and any cautions or bind-overs must be declared and cannot be regarded as ‘spent’.

Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence that is not spent No

Do you have any criminal charges or summonses pending against you No

Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us.

I confirm that the information supplied by me, to the best of my knowledge and belief, is correct and accurate. I agree to the information being processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act.

Signed Rafal Sieminski…………………………………. Date 06/07/2014……………………………………...

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