# Guide - Petty Cash ## Introduction In the **Premier EPOS** software you can record both the withdrawal and deposit of **Petty Cash**. A reason for the withdrawal/deposit of **Petty Cash** can also be recorded. The **Petty Cash** function is located on the **Sales Screen**, under the **Main Menu** button. Please see below screenshot.

Once on the **Sales Screen**, click on the **Main Menu** button. Please see below screenshot.

Once on the **Main Menu**, the **Petty Cash** function can be found in the **Quick Access** section. Please see below screenshot.

Under the **Petty Cash** button you will find **Withdraw Petty Cash** and **Return Petty Cash**. Please see below screenshot.

The **Petty Cash** functions can also be found under the **Till Options** > **Petty Cash**. For this guide, we will be demonstrating both functions. ## Withdraw Petty Cash

The Quick Access Withdraw Petty Cash button

Once you press the **Withdraw Petty Cash** button, the system will ask how much you want to withdraw. Please see below screenshot.

After entering the amount of **Petty Cash** you would like to withdraw, you will then press **Accept**. After pressing **Accept**, the system will ask for a reason for the withdrawal. Default reasons can include **Cash Lift** or **Window Cleaner**. A custom reason can also entered if you select the **Other...** option. Please see below screenshot.

Once you have selected your reason and pressed **Accept**, the system will produce a **Petty Cash OUT** print out. This will normally be printed by your **Receipt Printer**, in a similar style to a normal receipt. Please see below screenshot.

Once this print out is done and the withdrawal will be completed. ## Return Petty Cash

The Quick Access Return Petty Cash button

Once you press the **Return** **Petty Cash** button, the system will ask how much you want to return. Please see below screenshot.

After entering the amount of **Petty Cash** you would like to return, you will then press **Accept**. After pressing **Accept**, the system will ask for a reason for the return. Default reasons can include **Cash Lift** or **Window Cleaner**. A custom reason can also entered if you select the **Other...** option. Please see below screenshot.

Once you have selected your reason and pressed **Accept**, the system will produce a **Petty Cash IN** print out. This will normally be printed by your **Receipt Printer**, in a similar style to a normal receipt. Please see below screenshot.

## Adding Petty Cash Reasons Additional **Petty Cash Reasons** can be added to the system, which can be used by both the withdrawal and return functions. The additional reasons are added in the **Basic Store Settings**. The **Basic Store Settings** are located under **Admin** > **Settings** > **Basic Store Settings** > **Petty Cash Reasons**. Please see below screenshot.

Once the **Settings** menu is open, the **Basic Store Settings** can be found across the top of the **Settings** window. Please see below screenshot.

Basic Store Settings will be highlighted blue once selected

The **Petty Cash Reasons** are located on the left side of the window. Please see below screenshot.

Once you see the **Basic Store Settings**, you must press the **Refresh** button in order to select the **Waste / Shop Use Reasons**. Please see below screenshot.

To add new reasons to the list, you must the **Add** button. Please see below screenshot.

To delete a reason from the list, first highlight the reason you would like to remove and press the **Delete** button. Please see below screenshot.

To update an existing reason, first highlight the reason you would like to change and press the **Update** button. Please see below screenshot.

Click Update to change the highlighted reason

Once you have added a reason to this list, that reason will appear automatically in the Petty Cash list on the **Sale Screen**. If you have any additional questions about the above guide, please contact our Support Team on either **03303 800 142** or . If you're a new customer and interested in joining **Premier EPOS** please click [here](https://www.premierepos.co.uk/) for more information and to book your free demo. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://help.premierepos.co.uk/support/sales-screen/sales-screen-basics/guide-petty-cash.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.