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ABDUL AZIZ ABBAS

London
ABDUL AZIZ ABBAS

Summary

Business Operations & Management Lead managing day-to-day retail operations for a business with £2million annual turnover. Oversees 15–20 staff, procurement, supplier coordination, and processing around 50 supplier orders, invoices, and payment items per month, banking, and record keeping while supporting service for up to 300 customers a day at peak. Strengthens operational control through Excel-based systems, financial checks, and clear coordination with contractors and advisers.

Overview

30
years of professional experience

Work History

Kids World

Business Operations & Management Lead
2006.05 - Current (20 education.years_Label & 3 education.months_Label)

Job overview

  • Business Operations & Management Lead
  • Manage day-to-day business operations, including staffing, stock, deliveries, suppliers and customer service, supporting up to 300 customers a day during peak trading.
  • Principal operational and administrative support to the Director of a high-volume, independent retail business trading seven days a week, with annual turnover of approximately £2million.
  • Led supplier and procurement activity, placing and monitoring orders, negotiating terms, and maintaining supplier relationships to ensure uninterrupted supply.
  • Managed supplier invoice processing, payment authorisation, and expense claims, ensuring accuracy and timely payments.
  • Carry out regular banking administration and reconciliation, maintaining accurate financial records against business activity.
  • Introduced and maintained Excel-based administrative systems, enhancing record keeping and operational visibility.
  • Introduced and maintain Excel-based administrative systems to improve record keeping and day-to-day operational visibility.
  • Resolve escalated customer, supplier and staff issues, using judgement to maintain service standards and professional relationships.
  • Coordinate property acquisitions and sales, working with solicitors, mortgage brokers and managing agents throughout the process.

Prime Abodes Ltd

Company Director
2023.08 - Current (3 education.years_Label)

Job overview

  • Company Director responsible for the administration and oversight of a commercial property investment, coordinating with solicitors, managing agents, mortgage brokers and other professional advisers.
  • Monitor tenancy and rental administration, reviewing rental statements and reconciling income with managing agents.
  • Approved maintenance and contractor works, reviewed quotations and confirmed completion to ensure timely project delivery.
  • Monitored property compliance documentation, including gas safety, electrical certification and local authority licensing, to uphold regulatory standards.
  • Maintained organised property records for leases, tenancies, rental income, expenditure and ongoing compliance, facilitating efficient management and reporting.
  • Company Director

Abbasi Group

Assistant Office Manager
1996.08 - 2006.08 (10 education.years_Label)

Job overview

  • Broad administrative and support role at the head office of a diversified group of companies engaged in FMCG and tobacco distribution as well as property investment, supporting senior leadership and managing residential property administration.
  • Managed marketing and letting of vacant apartments and villas across group's property portfolio, overseeing process from advertising to signed tenancy agreements.
  • Prepared tenancy agreements and maintained confidential tenant records, collecting rental payments and keeping financial documentation up to date.
  • Coordinated maintenance works with contractors, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards.
  • Drafted business correspondence on behalf of the CEO and Commercial Manager, and acted for the Company Secretary during periods of annual leave.
  • Supported the Manager of a retail outlet within the group with day-to-day operational and administrative tasks.
  • Handled confidential business and property information with discretion, representing company at international corporate programme hosted by Rimowa in Germany.
  • Assistant Office Manager

Education

St. Philomena College
India

Diploma from Computer Applications
1994

University Overview

Government Junior College
India

from Economics & Accounting (UK A-Level equivalent)
1993

University Overview

Pre-University College (PUC)

Aspire Education Academy

from CACHE Level 2 – Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent, and Prevent Training
2001.04

University Overview

Completed January 2026

Skills

Business operations management

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Compliance & documentation

Record keeping & data management

Property & tenancy administration

Procurement & supplier management

Contractor coordination

Invoice processing & payment administration

Banking & financial administration

Interests

Politics & World Affairs

Charity & Community Welfare

Timeline

Company Director
Prime Abodes Ltd
2023.08 - Current (3 education.years_Label)
Business Operations & Management Lead
Kids World
2006.05 - Current (20 education.years_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
Aspire Education Academy
from CACHE Level 2 – Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent, and Prevent Training
2001.04
Assistant Office Manager
Abbasi Group
1996.08 - 2006.08 (10 education.years_Label)
St. Philomena College
Diploma from Computer Applications
Government Junior College
from Economics & Accounting (UK A-Level equivalent)

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