First Direct Statement Converter for VAT Return

Convert your First Direct bank statement to Excel for vat return. Handles DD MMM YYYY dates. VAT returns due 1 month and 7 days after the end of the VAT quarter; late submission triggers a surcharge of up to 15% of VAT owed under the default surcharge regime

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First Direct Statements for VAT Return

Preparing First Direct bank statements for vat return? Quarterly VAT returns require matching bank transactions to sales and purchase invoices. Working from PDF statements adds unnecessary time to an already tight deadline.

Convert First Direct Statements Instantly

BankScan AI converts your First Direct statement PDF to a clean Excel spreadsheet in seconds — handling DD MMM YYYY and minimalist single-column layout with transaction type codes and running balance, similar to HSBC but with simplified headers automatically. Convert bank statements to Excel to quickly identify VAT-bearing transactions, match against invoices, and prepare your VAT return accurately.

About First Direct Statement Format

First Direct statements follow an HSBC-family format but with a distinct minimalist layout. BankScan AI detects the variant automatically.

Getting Your First Direct Statement for VAT Return

Log in to First Direct Online Banking, go to 'Statements', select the account and date range, and download as PDF. First Direct also supports OFX export under 'Download transactions' for direct import into accounting software. Download 3 months per VAT quarter (standard scheme); 12 months for annual accounting scheme users of statements.

How It Works

1

Upload your First Direct statement

Drop your First Direct (HSBC) statement PDF. Supports PDF. Need 3 months per VAT quarter (standard scheme); 12 months for annual accounting scheme users? Upload them all.

2

AI extracts every transaction

Our AI handles First Direct's DD MMM YYYY and minimalist single-column layout with transaction type codes and running balance, similar to HSBC but with simplified headers — extracting VAT-inclusive sales and purchases, zero-rated transactions, .

3

Use for vat return

Download formatted Excel ready for vat return. Transactions split into VAT-bearing and non-VAT categories, with net and VAT amounts separated; must reconcile to Box 6 (total sales) and Box 7 (total purchases)

First Direct + VAT Return Features

Convert First Direct for VAT Return — Fast

VAT returns due 1 month and 7 days after the end of the VAT quarter; late submission triggers a surcharge of up to 15% of VAT owed under the default surcharge regime

Convert First Direct Statement Free

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a First Direct statement for vat return?
Yes. BankScan AI converts First Direct PDFs to structured spreadsheets ideal for vat return. Convert bank statements to Excel to quickly identify VAT-bearing transactions, match against invoices, and prepare your VAT return accurately.
How many months of First Direct statements do I need?
For vat return, typically 3 months per VAT quarter (standard scheme); 12 months for annual accounting scheme users are required. HMRC, via Making Tax Digital (MTD) compatible software submission; also reviewed by the business's accountant or bookkeeper will specify the exact period.
How does BankScan AI handle First Direct's format?
First Direct uses DD MMM YYYY with minimalist single-column layout with transaction type codes and running balance, similar to HSBC but with simplified headers. BankScan AI is trained on this exact format.
Is my data secure?
Your bank statements are processed in memory and deleted immediately. We never store your financial data.

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