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How to add an Opening Balance Journal

In this guide, we show How to Add an Opening Balance Journal in the Finance Module.

Note: Opening Balance Journals are used when transferring from a Legacy System to Bromcom Finance. They should therefore be used under instruction and with caution.

Access: The minimum permissions required to Add an Opening Balance Journal are found in the Finance Module section Config > Setup > Roles & Permissions.

Related Guides:

To begin, go to Modules > Finance > General Ledger > Journals.

On the Manual Journal Processing page, select Opening Balance.

Add a Narrative and then click Save.

Select Add Lines. Add the Journal Lines.

Add the Ledger Code for the control account. Add the Amount, select Credit or Debit and Save & Next to add the next journal line.

Once all the lines have been added and the Journal balances, you can Save and then Post the Opening Balance Journal.

Updated on June 4, 2026
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