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Trainee Accountant

Cayman
Full-time
Permanent employee

What you will be doing

We are seeking a motivated Caymanian candidate who is eager to pursue a professional accountancy qualification through a structured, full time training contract.

Key Responsibilities: 

As a Trainee Accountant, you will:
  • Assist with company incorporations, including drafting constitutional documentation and completing necessary filings.
  • Work alongside DM’s global teams on IFRS, FRS 102, and US GAAP reporting for clients.
  • Draft board meeting minutes and resolutions.
  • Support the onboarding of new clients, including reviewing due diligence documentation.
  • Maintain and review client AML (Anti-Money Laundering) information.
  • Work within regulatory systems such as CAP, CORIS, and REEFs.
  • Manage corporate records and handle general filing and compliance tasks.
  • Communicate with clients, regulatory authorities, and DM’s international offices.
  • Assist other departments such as liquidation services, audit services and management accounting as needed. Benefit from potential international travel opportunities due to our expanding global client base.
  • Be available to work additional hours depending on workload.
  • As per Firm policy, all employees are expected to work full-time from the office unless granted an exception. We strongly encourage your presence during office hours, as we believe it promotes greater efficiency, effectiveness, and collaboration.
  • You are also expected to adhere to the Firm’s policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

What you will need

  • A Bachelor's degree or qualification in Accounting, Finance or relavent field.
  • Actively pursuing or willing to enrol in a professional accountancy qualification, with an understanding of the requirements and shows long-term commitment.
  • Strong project and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
  • A collaborative team player who can also work independently, demonstrating strong self-motivation and initiative.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong decision-making and critical thinking abilities.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications, with a willingness to learn new systems.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • A proactive approach to career development and professional growth, with openness to new experiences, coaching, learning and relationship-building.
  • A strong sense of ethics, honesty, and confidentiality.
  • A coachable attitude and openness to training.

What you can expect

  • A professional accountancy training contract, including:
    • Full coverage of tuition fees, exam fees, and professional membership subscriptions.
    • Paid study and exam leave, in line with professional institute guidelines.
  • Competitive salary and benefits, including:
    • A flexible working environment (i.e. assignment to other duties—whether permanent or temporary—as required and/or at the discretion of your supervisor).
    • Flexible holiday arrangements.
  • Sport and social activities, to promote team building and work-life balance.
  • Extensive training and professional development opportunities, to support continuous growth.
  • Exposure to both high-profile clients and small to medium sized key clients, offering a diverse range of experience.
  • A challenging yet supportive work environment, where deadlines are met through teamwork and a strong sense of collaboration.

About us

At DM Financial, we don’t just hire accountants — we develop future leaders. Our ethos is built around initiative, accountability, and delivering top quality service to our clients. We empower our people to take ownership, contribute ideas, and play a meaningful role in shaping both client outcomes and our team’s success.


As a dynamic and growing international firm, we offer early exposure to high-value work, mentorship from industry leaders, and a platform where exceptional talent is recognized and accelerated. DM is an independent financial services company headquartered in Ireland with offices in Singapore, The Netherlands, UK, Cayman Islands, Luxembourg and Bulgaria. We specialize in providing financial reporting, accounting and tax compliance services to financial services sector customers on a global basis.

Formed in Ireland in 2007, the company has continued to grow significantly and now employs in excess of 300 staff globally, providing specialized financial and accounting services to investment vehicles with assets valued at more than US$800bn.