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# Introduction and navigation

7 articles

## [What is Cintra iQ?](https://help.cintra.co.uk/iq/docs/what-is-cintra-iq.md)

Updated on 2026-07-29 | Published on 2026-06-10

Cintra iQ is Cintra's payroll system. It is a comprehensive application for running payroll from end to end, from setting up employers and employees through to paying your people, submitting to HMRC,...

## [Tour of the Cintra iQ layout](https://help.cintra.co.uk/iq/docs/tour-of-the-cintra-iq-layout.md)

Updated on 2026-07-29 | Published on 2026-06-10

Once you have logged into Cintra iQ, you will be presented with the Cintra iQ home screen, from where you can access all the features and data within the system. Menu and toolbar The Cintra iQ menu at...

## [Managing and organising records in Cintra iQ](https://help.cintra.co.uk/iq/docs/managing-and-organising-records-in-cintra-iq.md)

Published on 2026-06-10

Wizards Wizards are customisable to suit your needs. Contact Cintra's Support team for more information. Click the button on the Toolbar . Right click your mouse in the Navigator and select the menu...

## [Help and support](https://help.cintra.co.uk/iq/docs/help-and-support-iq.md)

Published on 2026-07-20

This article explains how to use this help site and how to contact Cintra support if you need additional assistance. Using this help site Quick search Typing a search term into the Search box at the...

## [List of user guides](https://help.cintra.co.uk/iq/docs/list-of-user-guides.md)

Published on 2026-06-10

Setting up and running a payroll can be daunting, and it is not always obvious where to start. To help, we have created a series of guides. Each one pulls together the links that explain how to set up...

## [Cintra iQ: glossary of acronyms and terminology](https://help.cintra.co.uk/iq/docs/glossary.md)

Updated on 2026-10-08 | Published on 2026-06-10

This article lists some of the acronyms and terminology you may encounter while using Cintra iQ. If you spot a missing definition, scroll to the bottom of this page and leave us feedback. If you’re...

## [Cintra iQ: key terms and concepts](https://help.cintra.co.uk/iq/docs/cintra-iq-key-terms-and-concepts.md)

Updated on 2026-09-25 | Published on 2026-09-21

This article explains the terms and concepts that are specific to how Cintra iQ organises and processes data. Unlike the glossary of acronyms which covers statutory and HMRC acronyms, the terms below...