What does a Bank Cashier do?
A Bank Cashier handles the daily activities of customers at a bank. For many banks, the Bank Cashier also serves as a greeter and point of reference for customers, directing them to the appropriate area within the bank. They must have a friendly personality and provide excellent customer service to customers who may be worried or concerned about their financial assets. They must be comfortable with numbers, as they may be asked to process numerous monetary transactions throughout the day.
Bank Cashier skills and qualifications
Previous customer service experience, ability to learn quickly and familiarity with different types of currency are important qualities for this position. A successful Bank Cashier candidate will have various prerequisite skills and qualifications that typically include:
- Thorough attention to detail
- Patience and the ability to remain calm under stress
- Strong maths and logic skills
- Understanding of banking software
- The ability to sell products and services
- Administrative skills
- Sensitivity and understanding
- Excellent verbal communication skills
Bank Cashier experience requirements
For some companies, this can be listed as an entry-level position with zero to two years of experience. In this case, be sure the applicant has strong maths skills and is prepared to complete some on-the-job training. Some companies require at least a year’s experience in a bank or retail setting. All applicants should also have some experience handling monetary transactions in a bank, retail or volunteer setting.
Bank Cashier education and training requirements
In many cases, applicants need a minimum of four or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including English and maths. Some applicants will have taken a course and received a relevant diploma such as a Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Customer Service, while others can have an intermediate apprenticeship in financial services customer advising. Most employers will require applicants to pass a series of tests when they apply and all applicants must past an enhanced background check, in order to be considered for the position.
Bank Cashier salary expectations
According to Indeed Salaries, the average salary for a Bank Cashier in the UK is £9.02 per hour. Salary is usually dependent on experience, location and company.
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