Back office
Back office functions and features.
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- Log in to the back officeAccess the till system back office.
- Add a button to the till screenAdd buttons to the till screen for quick access to items.
- Create a new page on the till screenAdd a new page to the POS till interface.
- Create table plansCreate table plans allows you to store tabs and charges to a table.
- Apply a temporary 5% VAT rate for children's mealsThe UK government has introduced a temporary VAT reduction from 20% to 5% from 25 June 2026 to 1 September 2026, as part of the Great British Summer Savings schemeā¦
Financial configuration
Set up payment types and tax rates.
- Create a payment typeDefine payment types through your POS, such as VISA, Mastercard, Cash, and Vouchers.
- Manage tax ratesCreate and edit a tax rate.
- Apply 9% Republic of Ireland VAT changeSteps to configure Newbridge POS for the Irish VAT reduction on hospitality food services from 13.5% to 9%, effective 1 July 2026.
Products
Product creation and settings.
- Product screen overviewSearch, view, and manage all products created in Newbridge.
- Create and manage productsCreate, manage, and configure stock control for products.
- Update product pricesAdjust product prices to update standard prices, cost prices, and pricing bands across all tills.
- Create product modifiersSet up product modifiers to allow customised orders.
- Add child products to an automatic product listSet up automatic product lists to select child products, which make up smaller sections of a main product.
- Stock controlThis video tutorial article will guide you through how to get your products set up and ready for stock.
Discounts & promotions
Create discounts and promotions for till sales.
- Create a discountSet up manual discounts to reduce prices by percentage, fixed amount, or set price, then add them to the till screen for easy application during transactions.
- Create a promotionCreate automatic promotions that apply discounts when customers select specific item combinations, such as set menus or multi-buy offers.
Departments & Sub-Departments
Categorise products and help to streamline reporting.