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There are many people working behind the scenes within a bank. The role of a bank clerk is to work within an assigned department carrying out various responsibilities, including keeping a record of completed works, recording loan information, assisting customers, managing money transactions and logging account transactions.

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FAQs

FAQs

What does a Bank clerk do?

Some of the day-to-day duties of a bank clerk depend on the department they are assigned too, but general duties may include:

Assisting with customers that come to the department with any queries and issues
Corresponding with the customers through letters and emails
Maintaining good relationships with regular customers
Distinguishing any discrepancies in customer finances
Keeping records of daily transactions that take place
Regular communications with other departments
Staying up-to-date on the latest banking practices
Tallying up all accounts on a daily basis
Managing the department they have been assigned by the bank
Helping out account holders who require additional support to access and use the bank's services
Repairing the monthly balance sheets of checking account customers
Daily reporting for department to managers
Promoting the bank
Assist with training newly recruited staff
Balance accounts during financial year end as this is the busiest time for all bank employees
Data processing

Skills & interests required for a Bank clerk

Bank clerks need to be numerate and able to utilise accounting and bespoke banking software (this will likely be specific to the bank you work for). They also need a high level of trustworthiness as bank clerks will be working with their customers' financial information.

What hours does a Bank clerk typically do?

Bank clerks normally work between 35 and 40 hours per week, and depending on the bank, employees could be expected to work evenings and weekends.

What environment is a Bank clerk based in?

Bank clerks work within an office environment.

How much does a Bank clerk get paid?

Bank clerk salaries vary based on experience and location. However, a typical starting salary ranges between £15,000 and £20,000 per annum, rising to between £22,000 and £30,000 per annum with experience.

Perks & benefits

Banks like to promote staff internally so there is potential for a bank clerk to move up into higher positions or into a specialised field within the bank's operations.

What qualifications does a Bank clerk need?

There are no formal education requirements for bank clerks, but you'll need to be able to prove that you're competent in English and maths. Beyond this, the majority of training is done on the job and bank clerks can work towards NVQs/SVQs whilst working.