Dext + Bookkeepers: Faster Bank Import
Bookkeepers deal with statements from dozens of different banks, each with its own PDF format. Copy-pasting transactions is error-prone and tedious. If you use Dext for your accounting, you need a fast way to get bank statement data into the system.
BankScan AI for Bookkeepers Using Dext
BankScan AI converts any bank statement PDF to CSV formatted for direct import into Dext. BankScan AI handles every major UK bank format automatically. Upload the PDF, download the spreadsheet — no manual data entry needed.
The Bookkeepers + Dext Workflow
Bookkeepers collect bank statements from clients weekly or monthly, categorise each transaction against the chart of accounts, reconcile balances, and flag discrepancies. They typically process statements in batches by client, posting entries into cloud accounting software before month-end close.
Key terms you'll encounter: chart of accounts, bank feed, transaction categorisation, month-end close.
How It Works
Upload any bank statement PDF
Supports all major banks. Saves approximately 30 minutes per client per month on data entry, freeing up 8-10 hours per week for a bookkeeper with 20+ clients
AI formats for Dext
Output as CSV with N/A — Dext is not a direct import target. BankScan AI outputs feed into the same accounting software that Dext publishes to (Xero, QBO, Sage). — dates in DD/MM/YYYY (for onward import to accounting software).
Import and reconcile
BankScan AI and Dext work together in your workflow: use BankScan AI for bank statement PDFs, Dext for receipts and invoices, then import both into your accounting software. Dext's bank reconciliation view can show imported bank transactions alongside extracted receipt data, making it easy to match spend to supporting documents.
Supported Banks
BankScan AI works with all major UK and US banks, including:
Dext Features for Bookkeepers
- Dext ready — Output formatted as CSV matching Dext's expected column structure
- Smart integration — Dext's bank reconciliation view can show imported bank transactions alongside extracted receipt data, making it easy to match spend to supporting documents.
- Built for Bookkeepers — Saves approximately 30 minutes per client per month on data entry, freeing up 8-10 hours per week for a bookkeeper with 20+ clients
- Software compatible — Output works directly with Xero, QuickBooks Online, FreeAgent
Import Steps for Bookkeepers Using Dext
As bookkeeper, here's how to get bank data into Dext:
- BankScan AI and Dext work together in your workflow: use BankScan AI for bank statement PDFs, Dext for receipts and invoices, then import both into your accounting software
Common Import Issues
No direct import errors — Dext and BankScan AI are complementary tools. Ensure both use the same accounting software integration for consistent reconciliation.
Dext Import — Built for Bookkeepers
Market leader in receipt and invoice data extraction for accountants. Over 1 million users worldwide. Acquired by Dext Group (formerly Xavier Analytics).
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