diff --git a/erpnext/accounts/doctype/account_closing_balance/account_closing_balance.py b/erpnext/accounts/doctype/account_closing_balance/account_closing_balance.py
index ea67051fb49..e75af7047f1 100644
--- a/erpnext/accounts/doctype/account_closing_balance/account_closing_balance.py
+++ b/erpnext/accounts/doctype/account_closing_balance/account_closing_balance.py
@@ -36,6 +36,7 @@ def make_closing_entries(closing_entries, voucher_name, company, closing_date):
 				"closing_date": closing_date,
 			}
 		)
+		cle.flags.ignore_permissions = True
 		cle.submit()