Bench + Landlords: Faster Bank Import
Landlords managing multiple properties need to track rental income and expenses from bank statements for tax returns. If you use Bench for your accounting, you need a fast way to get bank statement data into the system.
BankScan AI for Landlords Using Bench
BankScan AI converts any bank statement PDF to CSV formatted for direct import into Bench. Convert your bank statements to Excel to easily categorise rental income, maintenance costs, and mortgage payments for self-assessment.
The Landlords + Bench Workflow
Landlords review bank statements to confirm tenant rent payments have been received, match maintenance invoices against bank debits, track mortgage interest payments for tax relief calculations, and collate all property-related transactions for their self-assessment tax return or accountant.
Key terms you'll encounter: rental yield, Section 24, allowable expenses, wear and tear allowance.
How It Works
Upload any bank statement PDF
Supports all major banks. Saves 1-2 hours per property per month on income and expense tracking, with portfolio landlords saving a full day each month across 10+ properties
AI formats for Bench
Output as CSV with Date, Description, Amount — Bench bookkeepers handle column mapping during their review process — dates in MM/DD/YYYY.
Import and reconcile
Share BankScan AI's converted CSV files with your Bench bookkeeper via the Bench portal. They import the data into your Bench account for categorisation and reconciliation. Bench bookkeepers can use BankScan AI's pre-structured data to speed up categorisation, reducing the typical 5-day turnaround to 1-2 days for historical catch-up bookkeeping.
Supported Banks
BankScan AI works with all major UK and US banks, including:
Bench Features for Landlords
- Bench ready — Output formatted as CSV matching Bench's expected column structure
- Smart integration — Bench bookkeepers can use BankScan AI's pre-structured data to speed up categorisation, reducing the typical 5-day turnaround to 1-2 days for historical catch-up bookkeeping.
- Built for Landlords — Saves 1-2 hours per property per month on income and expense tracking, with portfolio landlords saving a full day each month across 10+ properties
- Software compatible — Output works directly with Excel, Hammock, Landlord Vision
Import Steps for Landlords Using Bench
As landlord, here's how to get bank data into Bench:
- Share BankScan AI's converted CSV files with your Bench bookkeeper via the Bench portal
- They import the data into your Bench account for categorisation and reconciliation
Common Import Issues
Bench's human bookkeepers handle most import issues. Main challenge is when bank feeds disconnect — BankScan AI serves as the backup data source for gap periods.
Bench Import — Built for Landlords
Unique hybrid model combining software with dedicated human bookkeepers. Popular with US small business owners who want hands-off bookkeeping without hiring an in-house accountant.
Try Free — Bench + Landlords