I am a specialist Professional Services recruiter with over 10 years’ experience within sales and recruitment. My key areas of focus are within Audit, Tax and Restructuring both on a local and national level. We work extensively with the Big 4 and Top 10 practices, along with niche advisory boutiques and well reputed regional accountancy firms I am extremely passionate about helping candidates to make the right career moves in order to fully achieve their potential. I work on a consultative and collaborative basis with candidates and clients alike. Please feel free to contact me if you are looking for any assistance in finding your ideal role or would like some general advice on the current market. Isma Rafiq t. +44 (0) 113 242 8898 e. ismarafiq@starkbrooks.co.uk

Consultant, Professional Services @ Stark Brooks are a Search and Selection recruitment consultancy specialising in Executive, Senior and Middle Management appointments, through to junior management and entry level positions. We offer a range of solutions to suit all permanent and interim recruitment requirements: Search Advertised and Database Selection Contingency Recruitment Services Market Research and Mapping Services Established 31 years ago, Stark Brooks is a Leeds and Manchester business that has won success on a regional, national and international level. My role within Stark Brooks is to recruit within Professional Services. Specialities include Audit, Tax and Restructuring. From April 2014 to Present (1 year 8 months) Leeds, United KingdomSpecialist Recruiter - Qualified & Part-Qualified Finance & Accountancy @ Working within commerce and industry I was responsible for the recruitment of Part and Qualified Accountants (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, QBE) across the Yorkshire region. From April 2014 to June 2015 (1 year 3 months) Leeds, United KingdomRecruitment Consultant @ Multi sector recruitment including Engineering, Legal, Accountancy and Finance. From September 2013 to April 2014 (8 months) Leeds, United KingdomRecruitment Consultant @ Specialising in temporary recruitment within Business Support. My top clients included Morrisons and the NHS. From January 2013 to August 2013 (8 months) Leeds, United KingdomSales And Marketing Executive @ B2B sales working within Accountancy and Finance. From May 2011 to December 2012 (1 year 8 months) Customer Service Advisor @ From April 2009 to August 2011 (2 years 5 months) Leeds, United KingdomAdvertising Sales Account Manager @ From October 2003 to April 2009 (5 years 7 months) Leeds, United Kingdom

Fashion Design with Marketing @ University of the Arts LondonKettlethorpe High School From 1993 to 1998 Isma Rafiq is skilled in: Recruiting, Interviews, Temporary Staffing, Sales, New Business Development, Cold Calling, Creativity, Temporary Placement, Customer Service, B2B, Direct Sales, Team Leadership, Screening Resumes, Interview Preparation, Graduate Recruitment