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title: "Accessing payrolls"
slug: "accessing-payrolls"
updated: 2026-06-12T14:54:58Z
published: 2026-06-12T14:54:58Z
canonical: "help.cintra.co.uk/accessing-payrolls"
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.cintra.co.uk/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Accessing payrolls

Select **Payrolls** in the left navigation to view all payrolls you have access to. Payrolls are grouped by employer. If you have access to more than one employer, use the **All employers** dropdown at the top right to filter the list.

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To open a payroll, select its name or the arrow on its card.

> [!NOTE]
> **Note**: If you only have access to a single payroll, you will not see the Payroll selection screen. The Payrolls tab will display your payroll immediately.

### Payroll information

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Each payroll is displayed as a card showing the following information:

- **Active employees**: the number of employees currently active in that payroll.
- **Latest net pay**: the total net pay figure from the most recent pay period.
- **Pay day**: the date employees are paid in the current period.
- **Payroll status**: shown as a “pill”. As well as showing the current status of the payroll, it will also inform you if a submission deadline is due or overdue. For more information on payroll statuses, see [Payroll screen overview](/payroll/docs/viewing-a-payroll).

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- **Groups**: See [What is Cintra Groups?](/payroll/docs/what-is-cintra-groups)
- **Lock icon**: indicates whether the payroll is locked for editing:
  - An open padlock means the payroll is unlocked and can be edited.
  - A red padlock means the payroll has been secured by the bureau and cannot be edited.

- **Groups**: Not currently available in Cintra People.
- **Lock icon**: indicates whether the payroll is locked for editing:
  - An open padlock means the payroll is unlocked and can be edited.
  - A red padlock means the payroll has been secured by the bureau and cannot be edited.

### **Payment authorisation banner**

If a payment authorisation is due, a banner appears at the top of the Payrolls page. Select **Review payment(s)** to action it. See [Payment authorisations and history](/payroll/docs/payment-authorisations-and-history) for more information.

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