In certain circumstances, Settle may allow customers to upload manual financial statements to maintain their working capital eligibility when connecting accounting software is not feasible. Generally, we require customers to connect their banlk accounts and accounting software for automated financial data sharing but do make manual financial document uploading possible in rare cases. In these cases, you would be notified of which fins you're eligible to upload.
Important Prerequisites
Manual financial uploads are available by approval only. Before you can upload manual financials, you must:
Be an existing Settle customer
Have received approval from our Credit team to use manual financial uploads
When manual financials may be approved
Settle may approve manual financial uploads in specific situations, such as:
Technical compatibility issues with your accounting software
Security or compliance requirements that prevent direct integration
Temporary situations while resolving accounting software connectivity
How to upload manual financials
Once you've been approved for manual financial uploads, follow these steps:
Step 1: Prepare your financial documents
Based on what you've been approved for upload, ensure you have the following documents ready in PDF format.
Profit & Loss Statement (most recent month and year-to-date)
Balance Sheet (most recent month-end)
Cash Flow Statement (if applicable)
Bank Statements (most recent month)
Step 2: Access the upload portal
Log into your Settle dashboard
Navigate to the To Do section
Look for the Upload resource item and click into it. Upload the associated item from there. You should see a To Do item for each item you're able to upload.
Step 3: Upload your documents
Click Upload Manual Financials
Select the appropriate document type for each file
Upload your prepared PDF files
Review the information for accuracy
Submit for review
Step 4: Confirmation and review
You'll receive a confirmation email once your documents are submitted
Our team will review your financials within 2-3 business days
You'll be notified if any additional information is needed
Your working capital eligibility will be updated once the review is complete
Important Notes
Manual financials must be uploaded monthly to maintain eligibility
Documents should be current (no older than 30 days)
All financial statements must be prepared by a qualified accountant or bookkeeper
Settle reserves the right to request additional documentation or verification
Need Help?
If you're having trouble with the upload process or believe you may qualify for manual financial uploads, please contact your customer success manager.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I switch back to automated accounting software integration later?
A: Yes, if you resolve the issues preventing direct integration, we encourage switching back to automated connections for more efficient processing.
Q: What happens if I miss a monthly upload?
A: Missing uploads may affect your working capital eligibility. Contact us immediately if you anticipate any delays.
Q: Are there additional fees for manual uploads?
A: Please speak with your account manager about any potential fees associated with manual financial processing.