Shell Ventures-backed bill management service opens Manchester hub

London-based WonderBill, a bill management and switching service backed by Shell Ventures and BCG Digital Ventures, has opened its Manchester office.

The new UK office sits in Spinningfields and one fifth of the WonderBill team is now based in the city.

WonderBill launched in 2016 in order to help the public manage its household bills via an app. Currently headquartered in Canary Wharf, the company has over 50 employees, with over 115 connected household providers available.

Users of the app can manage their household bills and subscription services, as well as switch energy tariffs, mobile and broadband plans.

WonderBill analyses a user’s bill data to make personalised switch suggestions based on ‘actual’ usage, versus current deals and bundles, to ensure supposedly accurate savings amounts.

Gary Higham, VP of engineering at WonderBill, said: “The business is in a time of exponential growth and our next move is critical to our continued success.

“Manchester has an extensive talent pool for skilled software engineers and developers, so it’s clear to see why it’s a prime location for us to start expanding our WonderBill development team.

“We are actively looking for ambitious candidates for our new office location as we look to enhance our app’s functionality and meet the growing demand of bill-savvy consumers.”

A recent WonderBill survey found that of those who keep track of their bills (67 per cent), around 43 per cent are using old school methods like notebooks, calendars or diaries, rather than utilising apps and online tools.