Bench + Solicitors: Faster Bank Import
Solicitors reviewing financial disclosure in divorce, fraud, or commercial cases need to analyse bank statements quickly and accurately. If you use Bench for your accounting, you need a fast way to get bank statement data into the system.
BankScan AI for Solicitors Using Bench
BankScan AI converts any bank statement PDF to CSV formatted for direct import into Bench. Convert client and third-party bank statements to searchable, sortable Excel spreadsheets for faster case analysis and evidence preparation.
The Solicitors + Bench Workflow
Solicitors receive bank statements as part of financial disclosure in family, fraud, or commercial litigation. They review statements to trace assets, verify income claims, identify suspicious transactions, and prepare schedules for counsel. Statements are often cross-referenced against Form E declarations in family proceedings.
Key terms you'll encounter: financial disclosure, Form E, asset tracing, client account reconciliation.
How It Works
Upload any bank statement PDF
Supports all major banks. Saves 1-2 hours per case on financial disclosure analysis, with complex matrimonial cases saving up to 4 hours per set of statements
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 Solicitors
- 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 Solicitors — Saves 1-2 hours per case on financial disclosure analysis, with complex matrimonial cases saving up to 4 hours per set of statements
- Software compatible — Output works directly with Clio, LEAP Legal Software, PracticeEvolve
Import Steps for Solicitors Using Bench
As solicitor, 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 Solicitors
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.
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