diff --git a/account_statement_import/wizard/account_statement_import.py b/account_statement_import/wizard/account_statement_import.py
index 6fc562b4..dc6148e3 100644
--- a/account_statement_import/wizard/account_statement_import.py
+++ b/account_statement_import/wizard/account_statement_import.py
@@ -230,6 +230,15 @@ class AccountStatementImport(models.TransientModel):
                 ],
                 limit=1,
             )
+            journal_id = self.env.context.get("journal_id")
+            if journal_id and journal.id != journal_id:
+                raise UserError(
+                    _(
+                        "The journal found for the file is not consistent with the "
+                        "selected journal. You should use the proper journal or "
+                        "use the generic button on the top of the Accounting Dashboard"
+                    )
+                )
 
             if not journal:
                 bank_accounts = self.env["res.partner.bank"].search(
diff --git a/account_statement_import/wizard/account_statement_import_view.xml b/account_statement_import/wizard/account_statement_import_view.xml
index 56b0b714..f45c48ba 100644
--- a/account_statement_import/wizard/account_statement_import_view.xml
+++ b/account_statement_import/wizard/account_statement_import_view.xml
@@ -39,7 +39,6 @@
             <field name="target">new</field>
         </record>
 
-
         <record id="account_statement_import_menu" model="ir.ui.menu">
             <field name="name">Import Statement</field>
             <field name="parent_id" ref="account.menu_finance_entries_actions" />