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RecMatch: Bank Reconciliation Exception Matcher

RecMatch: Bank Reconciliation Exception Matcher ships as a ready-to-import n8n automation package: load the bundled workflow JSON, connect the credentials listed on this page, and activate it on self-hosted n8n or n8n Cloud.

Stop hand-matching statement lines: this workflow reconciles your bank tab against your ledger tab every morning, files an audit trail of every pair, and emails you only the exceptions with a likely cause and next step.

  • Match bank statement lines to ledger entries automatically on amount, date proximity, reference and description
  • Tune the match yourself with an amount tolerance, a clearing-lag window in days, and a confidence-score floor
  • Review only the exceptions — each one labelled in bank, not in ledger or in ledger, not in bank, with the closest near-miss shown
  • Get an AI bookkeeper's likely cause and one concrete next step for every unmatched line
  • File an audit-ready trail of every matched pair and every exception to its own sheet tab
  • Never see the same line twice: reconciled lines are retired only after the audit row and the email both succeed
  • Handle real-world statements — negative debits, bracketed amounts, day-first dates, and separate debit/credit columns
Google SheetsOpenAISMTP
n8n / workflow / bank-reconciliation-matcherActual workflow — not a mockup
Daily Reconcile — Schedule TriggerDaily ReconcileSCHEDULE TRIGGERConfig — SetConfigSETFetch Bank Lines — Google SheetsFetch Bank LinesGOOGLE SHEETSFetch Ledger Entries — Google SheetsFetch Ledger Entri…GOOGLE SHEETSBank + Ledger — MergeBank + LedgerMERGEMatch Transactions — CodeMatch TransactionsCODENew Activity? — IFNew Activity?IFBuild Audit Rows — CodeBuild Audit RowsCODEFile Audit Trail — Google SheetsFile Audit TrailGOOGLE SHEETSCheck Writes — CodeCheck WritesCODEAny Exceptions? — IFAny Exceptions?IFExplain Exceptions (AI) — OpenAIExplain Exceptions…OPENAIBuild Recon Report — CodeBuild Recon ReportCODEEmail Recon Summary — Send EmailEmail Recon SummarySEND EMAILCommit Reconciled — CodeCommit ReconciledCODE
15 nodes · 16 connections · 1 trigger · 2 in-canvas notesExported from the workflow file you receive — scroll sideways to follow the full path.
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How it works

Workflow summary

One workflow handles everything end-to-end.

  1. 1Runs every morning on a schedule in your timezone
  2. 2Reads your bank statement tab and your ledger tab from the same Google Sheet
  3. 3Fuzzy-matches the two sides on amount, date proximity, reference and description, one-to-one and above a confidence score you set
  4. 4Files every matched pair and every unmatched line to an audit tab with its score or the reason it failed
  5. 5AI explains each exception in plain English with a likely cause and one concrete next step
  6. 6Emails you a reconciliation summary with the match rate and only the lines that need review
  7. 7Remembers what was already reconciled, so the same line is never re-reported and a failed run simply retries
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What's included with your purchase

Every checkout includes the same practical package so you are never hunting for missing files mid-setup.

  • 01Workflow JSON exports ready to import into your n8n workspace (self-hosted or n8n Cloud).
  • 02Step-by-step guide that walks credential creation, node-by-node checks, and activation.
  • 03Credential checklist for Google Sheets, OpenAI, SMTP. Email support@n8ntemplatestore.com if you get stuck — replies within 24 hours (SLA).
  • 04Perpetual (lifetime) use license Your one-time purchase includes an ongoing right to use this template package on n8n instances you control for your own automation — not for resale or public redistribution of the files as a product. Terms & conditions.
  • 05We keep the copyright Workflow JSON, guides, screenshots, and bundled assets stay our copyrighted works (or our licensors'). Payment grants the limited license in our Terms only — it does not transfer ownership.

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Setup

Three steps to a running n8n automation

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Import the workflow into n8n

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Paste your API keys into the credentials panel

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Press ‘activate’ — you’ll get your first report tomorrow morning

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How long does it take to set up RecMatch: Bank Reconciliation Exception Matcher?
Most people finish in minutes following the guide. If you’ve never used n8n before, budget an hour — the first workflow is always the slowest.
What if I get stuck?
Email support@n8ntemplatestore.com. Free basic support is included with every purchase, and you’ll get a reply from our team within 24 hours. If setup needs more than email, we can schedule a call.
Do I need to pay for Google Sheets?
API costs are separate and go directly to the provider — typically a few dollars a month at most for a solo business. Full breakdown is in the setup guide.
Can I customize the workflow?
Yes, completely. You own the .json — edit nodes, swap in your own prompts, re-wire the logic. Our support team can help you plan customizations over email.
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