FreeAgent + 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 FreeAgent for your accounting, you need a fast way to get bank statement data into the system.
BankScan AI for Solicitors Using FreeAgent
BankScan AI converts any bank statement PDF to CSV / OFX formatted for direct import into FreeAgent. Convert client and third-party bank statements to searchable, sortable Excel spreadsheets for faster case analysis and evidence preparation.
The Solicitors + FreeAgent 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 FreeAgent
Output as CSV / OFX with Date, Description, Amount (single column) — FreeAgent also accepts OFX files which skip the column mapping step entirely — dates in DD/MM/YYYY.
Import and reconcile
In FreeAgent, go to Banking > select your account > Import Bank Statement. Choose CSV or OFX format, upload the file, and FreeAgent will parse the transactions automatically. FreeAgent automatically estimates your tax bill in real-time as transactions are imported, giving sole traders an up-to-date picture of their tax liability.
Supported Banks
BankScan AI works with all major UK and US banks, including:
FreeAgent Features for Solicitors
- FreeAgent ready — Output formatted as CSV / OFX matching FreeAgent's expected column structure
- Smart integration — FreeAgent automatically estimates your tax bill in real-time as transactions are imported, giving sole traders an up-to-date picture of their tax liability.
- 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 FreeAgent
As solicitor, here's how to get bank data into FreeAgent:
- In FreeAgent, go to Banking > select your account > Import Bank Statement
- Choose CSV or OFX format, upload the file, and FreeAgent will parse the transactions automatically
Common Import Issues
FreeAgent can struggle with CSV files that have extra header rows or summary rows at the bottom. Ensure only transaction data rows are included.
FreeAgent Import — Built for Solicitors
Free for NatWest, RBS, and Ulster Bank business customers. Popular among UK freelancers and contractors for its simple self-assessment tax return filing.
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