First Direct → Google Sheets for Tax Advisors
As tax advisor, you need First Direct bank statements in Google Sheets format. First Direct statements follow an HSBC-family format but with a distinct minimalist layout. BankScan AI detects the variant automatically. BankScan AI handles the conversion — DD MMM YYYY, minimalist single-column layout with transaction type codes and running balance, similar to HSBC but with simplified headers, and all.
How It Works
Upload First Direct PDF
Drop your First Direct statement PDF. Supports PDF.
AI converts to Google Sheets
Parses First Direct's DD MMM YYYY, extracts all transactions, outputs Google Sheets (cloud format).
Use in your tax advisors work
Download and use with TaxCalc, Taxfiler. Batch-convert entire folders of bank statement PDFs into structured spreadsheets to speed up tax return preparation and HMRC enquiry responses.
First Direct + Google Sheets + Tax Advisors
- First Direct expertise — Handles DD MMM YYYY and minimalist single-column layout with transaction type codes and running balance, similar to HSBC but with simplified headers
- Google Sheets output — Real-time collaboration, comment threads on specific transactions, version history, and the ability to share with clients via a simple link without email attachments.
- Built for tax advisors — Saves 2-3 hours per complex self-assessment return during tax season, and up to 8 hours when responding to HMRC enquiries requiring multi-year statement analysis
First Direct to Google Sheets — For Tax Advisors
Handles DD MMM YYYY, outputs perfect Google Sheets. Free tier available.
Convert First Direct to Google Sheets Free