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title: "Creating and assigning a payroll to a PAYE scheme"
slug: "creating-and-assigning-a-payroll-to-a-paye-scheme"
description: "Attach a payroll to an existing PAYE scheme and choose which users have access, before completing the payroll's other setup tabs."
updated: 2026-08-18T10:32:53Z
published: 2026-08-18T10:32:53Z
canonical: "help.cintra.co.uk/creating-and-assigning-a-payroll-to-a-paye-scheme"
---

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# Creating and assigning a payroll to a PAYE scheme

Once you have created a PAYE scheme, you can attach a payroll to it and choose which users will have access. For creating a scheme, see [Creating a PAYE scheme](/iq/docs/how-do-i-create-a-paye-scheme-and-assign-a-payroll-to-it).

## To create and assign a new payroll

1. Within **Cintra iQ**, go to Payroll > Payroll Setup > Employer Setup.
2. Select an employer, then click **Open**.
3. Click the **PAYE & Payrolls** tab.
4. Select a **PAYE Scheme**.
5. Right-click: **New** in the **Payrolls associated with the selected PAYE Scheme** pane. The **New Payroll** form appears.
6. Enter the **Payroll Name** and its details.
7. Select the desired users who will have access to the Payroll.
8. Click the **Next** button. A message appears stating: If the new employee records for this payroll are to be restricted from particular users within the navigator, please ensure the security profiles cater for this. Cintra HR & Payroll Services is not responsible for any data breach resulting from incorrect security settings within Cintra iQ. For more information about setting up user security, see [Guide: Security in Cintra iQ](/iq/docs/guide-security-in-cintra-iq).
9. Click the **OK** button. The **Payroll** window appears.
10. Go through the tabs and enter the necessary information.
11. Click the **OK** button to save. The payroll is now associated to the scheme.