Interim Project Accountant / Data Analyst Exeter, Devon £40,000 - £45,000 per annum Our client, a well-established organisation entering a key phase of growth, is seeking a detail-driven Interim Project Accountant/Data Analyst to join their team on a full-time interim basis. As the Interim Project Accountant/Data Analyst, you'll play a central part in bringing structure, clarity, and analytical rigour to a critical data project. Working within a specialist finance team, you'll cleanse and validate financial data, ensure costs are accurately mapped, review allocation methodologies, and create clear, audit-ready documentation. Key Responsibilities: Break down and interpret large volumes of financial data sourced from the general ledger. Review how costs are allocated and confirm they're routed to the appropriate categories and business areas. Ensure cost groupings are correctly aligned to the required regulatory framework. Engage with teams across the organisation to clarify cost drivers and verify data accuracy. Create concise, well-organised documentation that clearly explains calculations, reasoning, and processes. Identify irregularities, resolve data issues, and escalate anything that requires deeper investigation. Work collaboratively across departments to understand spending activity and constructively challenge any gaps, assumptions, or inconsistencies. The Candidate: Solid background handling general ledger information and navigating cost centre structures. Strong grasp of cost allocation concepts and the drivers behind them, such as headcount, activity volumes, and revenue. Comfortable working with sizeable, intricate datasets and motivated to dig into the detail to understand the story beneath the figures. Skilled at producing clear, well-presented written documentation suitable for audit and review. Naturally inquisitive, confident in asking questions, and unafraid to challenge unclear or incomplete data. If you would like to know more about this Interim Project Accountant/Data Analyst opportunity, please get in touch with Andrew Perring, here at Lloyd Barnes Recruitment. Ref: 15154