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# Running the payroll

1 sub category | 3 articles

## [Understanding the payroll cycle](https://help.cintra.co.uk/payroll/docs/understanding-the-payroll-cycle.md)

Updated on 2026-06-23 | Published on 2026-05-15

Each pay period follows a set sequence of stages, from preparing the payroll through to payment. Understanding where your payroll is in this cycle helps you know what action is required to progress...

## [View employee pay details](https://help.cintra.co.uk/payroll/docs/viewing-employee-pay-details.md)

Updated on 2026-08-21 | Published on 2026-05-18

To view more information about an employee’s pay: Open the relevant payroll. By default, the current period will be shown but you can select a different one. In the list of employees, click the...

## [Bulk import salary and allowances](https://help.cintra.co.uk/payroll/docs/salary-and-allowances.md)

Updated on 2026-08-21 | Published on 2026-05-18

There are two ways to assign salary or allowances (e.g. a meal allowance or overtime rate) to an existing employee. Accessing the Salary & Allowances import screen In the Payroll tab, open a payroll....

## [One-off payments & deductions](https://help.cintra.co.uk/payroll/docs/one-off-payments-deductions.md)

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