Kreston Reeves strengthens payroll team with director appointment

Accountants, business and financial advisers Kreston Reeves has strengthened its payroll team with the appointment of director of payroll Catey Palmer.

Catey joins the Kreston Reeves Payroll team from Ankura where she managed its large payroll across nine countries, having previously held senior tax and payroll positions at Mott MacDonald and Xerox.

Kreston Reeves dedicated payroll team manages the payrolls for more than 1,300 business. The firm has seen significant growth as the legislation around payroll becomes ever more complex and is increasingly outsourced.

Catey brings to Kreston Reeves considerable experience and expertise in managing expatriate tax and payroll, large international payrolls and global mobility and relocations. She has worked across a wide range of industry sectors, advising both large and small businesses in payroll implementation, compliance, and benefits programmes.

Commenting on her appointment, Catey said: “Kreston Reeves is recognised as one of the leading accountancy firms for ambitious and fast-growing businesses. It has a growing domestic and international client base, with overseas businesses expanding into the UK and domestic businesses looking for opportunities overseas, all of whom need advice and support in navigating complex payroll matters. I look forward to being part of the Kreston Reeves team as it continues to grow in 2021.”

Chay Took, partner and head of payroll at Kreston Reeves said: “We are excited by the arrival of Catey. She has a terrific track record working for some very large and truly international businesses, and a deep understanding of the challenges in managing large and complex payrolls. She will be a real asset to the firm and our clients, and I look forward to the contribution she will bring.”