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Life in finance at JE

Our finance team are meticulous in respect to cashflows and well-balanced budgets. Whether you are tracking financial performance for Directors' reports or helping our customers with credit enquiries, your work ensures the smooth operation of our services for thousands of Jersey homes and businesses.
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Pension Scheme

We make generous contributions to your pension. For every pound you save, we double it, with an maximum employee contribution of 6% and employer 13.5%.

Go Electric!

We walk the walk at JE, that's why we give you a contribution towards the purchase of an electric vehicle. As well as free onsite EV charging, we also offer a grant towards the cost of an EV charger installation at your home. 

Save on your bills

When you pass your probation with us, you will receive a generous discount on your electricity bills.

Private Healthcare

Eligible employees are entitled to comprehensive private healthcare provided by Aviva. You will have immediate access to a range of medical services that go beyond the standard offerings.

Powerhouse Discounts

You will receive an exclusive discount of up to 25% discount off items at the Powerhouse. From 4K TVs to smart appliances, helping you make the big purchases.

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"I can actually make a difference with the stuff that I'm doing and that really excites me."

How far will your journey take you?

Office Administrator

Office administrators are the unsung heroes of most businesses. But not at JE. Your admin skills help all our teams 'keep the lights on' for thousands of Jersey homes and businesses.

Finance Assistant

A finance role, but not as you know it. You'll keep our books in order as well as being there for customers with concerns about bills and credit arrangements.

Team Leader

Whichever team you lead, you will be the first port of call for team queries and support. As a team leader you will help us deliver our vision and drive employee engagement.

Financial Accountant

You'll use your accounting skills to work on making sure our company accounts are in good order and provide reporting excellence to the board of directors.

Financial Controller

The holder of the budgets and leader of the finance teams. You'll help budget for pioneering energy projects, provide financial leadership and report on our performance to the Chief Financial Officer.

Chief Financial Officer

You're in charge of the company's finances. You'll work closely with the Board of Directors to help the company meet its financial goals and review our financial performance.

Meet #TeamJE

  • Scott Aldridge

    Scott Aldridge

    First Role

    Part Time Storeman, 6 month Contact

    Current Role

    Accounts Payable Team Leader

    Nationality

    British

    Born in

    England

    Adopted Parish

    St Helier

    Scott Aldridge journey

    Have you worked at JE since you left full-time education?

    After leaving school, I completed a diploma in Butchery & Retail Organisation. After working full time, I became a Relief Shop Manager and later Shop Manager, for the Dewhurst Butchers chain. From there, I joined the Air Training Corps as a Civilian Instructor, later working for ICI Image Data as a Packer and subsequently a Machine Operator before joining JE in 2006.

    What was your first role at JE?

    My first role was a six-month part-time contract in Logistics. I started with the online business before it went live, helping to receive the goods and making sure all items were booked in and matched our item cards using descriptions and barcoding all the goods that came in.

    What made you go for that role?

    I had just moved to the Island and my relevant stores experience helped me to land the role. I had a positive experience right from the recruitment stage which led me to believe that JE would be a good company to work for, so I happily accepted!

    How have your skills developed during your time with JE?

    Working in Logistics, I was able to renew my forklift licence. As I continued to develop, I was given IT training in Microsoft Excel and Word to manage the stores systems which enabled me to progress into office work. I have always looked for opportunities to develop and have completed First Aid and Fire Warden training and currently operate in the company as a Health and Safety Rep. After working in Logistics for some time, a job opening came up in Accounts Payable. I felt I had some of the necessary skills as in the course of my daily duties I would often help with resolving discrepancies that were holding up payment of invoices and I had already established a good rapport with the team. I successfully joined the team and JE supported me in undertaking a professional qualification accredited by the International Association of Bookkeepers. This has equipped me with the accounting skills to support other departments within the company where financial cashflow needs to be carefully managed and monitored. I have since advanced to Team Leader of Accounts Payable and I continue to enhance my skills outside my role with courses like The Living Leader, writing skills and mindfulness training. With the support of JE we joined the Accounts Payable Association. This corporate affiliation has enabled us to collaborate and exchange knowledge with other businesses around the UK, Europe and the US.

    How has JE supported your career decisions?

    JE encourages you to speak up when you want to discuss your future development within the company. There are so many opportunities to study and attain professional qualifications that lead to career advancement. You can also learn skills that help you grow professionally and personally.

    Finally, what advice would you give someone just starting out in their chosen career?

    Always be open to new opportunities, never stop learning and take the initiative if you have ideas of your own, because you might just be onto something!

  • Terina Morris

    Terina Morris

    First Role

    Junior

    Current Role

    Finance Assistant

    Terina Morris journey

    Have you worked at JE since you left full-time education?

    After I left school I worked in retail for a short time while I considered what I wanted to do. My parents spotted an opening at JE and encouraged me to apply. I started out as a Junior assistant before moving into the Cost Office as a Troubleshooter. I then moved onto Accounts and then Customer Care.

    What was your first role at JE?

    My first role was a Junior in Central File. A typical day involved opening the mail in the morning then taking numerous files around the company and distributing the correspondence. I had to fold a large quantity of letters and accounts statements by hand and frank them. I also had to serve tea and biscuits at the monthly board meetings. I became very good at tea-making!

    What made you go for that role?

    A family friend worked at JE and recommended it to my parents. I was only 16 and nervous about navigating my way around every department in the company. I had to learn everyone’s name so that they got the correct mail. This did me a huge favour as it helped me make friends quickly and built my confidence.

    How have your skills developed during your time with JE?

    I have developed many skills over the last 30 years at JE. I have been a Trouble Shooter for Finance where I trained up to become a Cashier. Then I moved to Accounts where I worked in credit control dealing with changes of tenancies and working with customers to create payment schemes. My Manager was a great mentor and friend. I later moved to Customer Care where I managed all incoming customer queries and helped supervise the day to day running of the department. I have now come around full circle as I am back in the Finance department as a Finance Assistant where I feel very much at home. I have learned a great deal throughout my journey with opportunities to study Management and Leadership Development courses.

    How has JE supported your career decisions?

    JE is very supportive with dedicated HR people who are focused on how every individual can develop in their roles.

    Finally, what advice would you give someone just starting out in their chosen career?

    JE is an inspiring, friendly and wonderful company to work for. Seize every opportunity that comes your way, from professional training to vocational courses, and never stop learning!

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Your Customer Number

Your 5 character Customer Number can be found in the top right and bottom left corners of your bill.

Example electricity bill with the customer number highlighted

Daily Service Charge

The Daily Service Charge covers energy support services such as metering, billing, Customer Care, safety obligations and other energy support services.

Off-peak

Off-peak means not at the most popular time. Some of our tariffs provide discounted rates at off-peak times - for example, during certain periods at night.

Off peak charging times

Our current off peak electric vehicles times are from 00:00 to 06:59.

Dedicated supply circuit

A dedicated supply circuit is an electrical circuit that is set aside for a specific purpose, such as powering a boiler. It will work with a single appliance only.

It will have its own circuit breaker in your fuse box, and no other device or appliance will be able to draw power from it. A dedicated supply circuit ensures that appliances can draw the current they need without overloading your system, blowing a fuse or tripping an electric circuit.

Invoice Number

This can be found on the top right corner of your bill here

Example electricity bill with invoice number

Premise Number

This can be found on the top right corner and bottom left corner of your bill.

Example electricity bill with premise number highlighted

Payment Slip

This can be found at the bottom of your bill here

Bill payment slip example

Peak Load

Peak load or peak demand is a short period when the demand for electricity is at its highest.

Kilowatt Hours

Electricity consumption is usually measured in kilowatt hours, or kWh for short. Each kWh of electricity equates to 'one unit of electricity' for billing purposes. A 1kW (1,000 Watts) appliance in use for one hour = 1kWh (one unit). The cost per unit used depends on which tariff you are on.

Three phase

Residential homes are usually served by a single-phase power supply, while commercial and industrial facilities usually use a three-phase supply.

One difference between single-phase and three-phase is that a three-phase power supply better accommodates higher loads. Single-phase power supplies are most commonly used when typical loads are lighting or heating, rather than large electric motors.

Another important difference between 3-phase power and single phase power is the consistency of power delivery. Because of the variations in voltage, single-phase power supply does not offer the same consistency as a three-phase power supply. A three-phase power supply delivers power at a steady, constant rate.

kVA

A kVA is simply 1,000 volt-amps. A volt-amp, or ampere, (VA) is the voltage times the current feeding an electrical load.

Embedded generator

Embedded generators like wind turbines and solar panels are connected to your electricity supply and provide electricity for onsite use. They also have the capability to export back to the grid.

Smart Card Number

Your Smart Card Number is the 19-digit number displayed below the barcode on your Smart Card.

The Smart Card Number also contains your six-digit Meter Number that is also displayed on your meter. You need this to top up a Smart Pay As You Go Meter whether at a Payzone outlet or online.

Example of Smart card for meter charging

Smart Card

A Smart Card contains your unique Smart Card Number used when topping up a Smart Pay As You Go Meter.

Example of a smart card for meter charging

F-Credit

F-credit is a Pay As You Go meter display and means Friendly Credit. It is the period between 9pm and 8am. If the credit on your meter runs out during this period, your supply will remain on until 8am.

Decarbonise

The process of reducing carbon by replacing fossil fuels with fuel that is less harmful to the environment such as low-carbon electricity.

Regenerative braking

With conventional braking systems, the kinetic energy that was propelling the vehicle forward gets converted to unwanted and wasted heat by the friction of the brakes.

Regenerative braking recaptures much of the car's kinetic energy and converts it into electricity, so that it can be used to recharge the car's batteries.

In addition to improving the efficiency of a vehicle, regeneration can significantly extend the life of the braking system, as the mechanical parts will not wear out as quickly.

Power factor

Power factor is the ratio of useful power in kilowatts (kW) to apparent power, measured in kilovolt amperes (kVA). A perfect power factor would be 1.0, however in reality this is almost impossible to achieve. Office buildings are usually between 0.98 and 0.92. Bad power factor is anything below 0.85.

Electric flow boiler

Electric flow boilers are simple to install, quiet in operation, 100% efficient and integrate into most existing radiator or underfloor piped systems. Plus, with no flue or storage tank, an electric boiler is a space-saving option that can be installed almost anywhere in your home.

Approved heating system

A heating system, approved by Jersey Electricity, on a dedicated supply for use on one of our discounted heating tariffs.

To learn more about what's required for an approved heating system, view our current approved heating guidelines.

20-digit payment code

The 20-digit payment code is issued with your receipt for a Pay As You Go (PAYG) meter top-up. If your meter did not charge automatically, you can do it manually with the payment code. Press button A on your meter then key in your 20-digit payment confirmation code on the meter keypad, then press button B. Your meter will recognise the amount paid and charge accordingly.

Single phase

Single-phase power supplies are most commonly used when typical loads are lighting or heating, as in a domestic home, rather than large electric motors and higher loads. Single-phase power is a two-wire alternating current (AC) power circuit.