Short answer
A reconciliation difference means the statement position and the accounting bank position do not yet prove to the same amount. Work from the statement opening and closing balance and transaction completeness before posting a balancing journal.
What to check first
Why this happens
A bank reconciliation is a proof, not a plug. The difference can come from source completeness, posting status, duplicates, timing or an incorrect opening position. Balansix keeps the reconciliation difference visible so it is resolved rather than hidden.
Steps to resolve it
- Compare the number and total of imported statement lines with the source statement.
- Review duplicate warnings and repeated amounts carefully.
- Search for the largest unexplained amount first, then work down to smaller differences.
- Check opening bank balance where the client began in Balansix part-way through its history.
- Only finalise/lock the reconciliation after the difference is zero and the statement position is supported.
What to avoid
Frequently asked questions
Can I finalise a bank reconciliation with a difference?
The reconciliation should be brought to a supported zero difference before it is treated as complete.
Could a duplicate bank import cause the difference?
Yes. Review duplicate warnings and compare imported rows to the original statement before deleting anything.
Could the opening balance be wrong?
Yes. For migrated clients, an incorrect opening bank position can create a persistent difference even when the current statement rows are complete.