What Aspia Norge does

Aspia Norge AS is a Norwegian professional-services firm providing outsourced accounting, payroll, HR, tax, sustainability advisory, financial advisory, debt collection, and recruitment services to primarily small and mid-sized businesses across Norway. Founded in 1950, the firm operates from more than 70 offices nationwide and maintains a roster of recognized mid-market clients spanning construction, retail, mobility, maritime, and public-sector engagements (including Akademikliniken, Easypark, HPH Byggentreprenør, Voss Byggsenter, Sentrum Sport, Vestnes Ocean, Florum Maskin, and Rørosregionen). Its newest service line, Aspia People, extends the firm into recruitment, while sustainability advisory aligns the portfolio with Norway's expanding ESG disclosure obligations.

The firm's technology stack is built around cloud delivery and integration with the major Norwegian and Nordic financial platforms — Tripletex, PowerOffice GO, 24SevenOffice, BusinessNXT, Xledger, and Visma.net — allowing it to serve clients regardless of incumbent ERP choice. It holds ISAE 3402 certification, an externally audited standard for outsourced service controls that is increasingly required by regulated and risk-sensitive mid-market buyers. The firm is led by CEO Roar Nilsen and CFO Robert Bansal, with a multi-tiered regional branch-manager and sales-leadership structure supporting local-account coverage.

Since 2024, Aspia Norge has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Accountor Group, one of Northern Europe's largest accounting and HR outsourcing groups (3,100+ employees group-wide). The acquisition provides group-level scale, shared back-office infrastructure, cross-sell opportunities, and a likely consolidation platform for further Norwegian and Nordic roll-up activity. Revenue mechanics are not publicly disclosed; the business model rests on recurring, multi-year outsourced-services contracts priced on transaction volume, headcount under administration, and project-based advisory fees — a structure that supports predictable, subscription-style cash flows typical of SMB-focused accounting outsourcers.

Name

Aspia Norge

Legal name

Aspia Norge AS

Website

https://aspia.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aspia Norge AS is a Norwegian accounting, payroll, HR, tax, advisory, and recruitment outsourcer serving primarily SMB and mid-market clients from more than 70 offices, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Accountor Group since 2024.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Accounting Services

NAICS

Professional Employer Organizations (561330), Payroll Services (541214), Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services (5412), Offices of Certified Public Accountants (541211)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Help Supply Services (7363)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional Employer Organization (PEO) / Co-Employment Services (BPACAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Contractor Payroll, Invoicing & Payment Services (BPACAGAD), Contractor of Record (COR) / Global Contractor Management (BPACAHAE), Independent Contractor Compliance & Classification (IC vs Employee) (BPACAGAA), Global Employer of Record (EOR) Services (BPACAHAA), Employer of Record (EOR) & Global Payroll (FSAMAKAB)

Keywords

• Accounting services
• Payroll outsourcing
• Bookkeeping services
• Financial advisory
• Business advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices21 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Accounting Services: Ongoing bookkeeping, reporting, VAT handling, and annual accounts preparation for businesses of all sizes
2. Payroll and HR Services: Complete payroll processing including salary calculation, tax reporting, HR administration, and employee management
3. Recruitment and Interim Services: Specialist recruitment, interim staffing, and management-for-hire within accounting, finance and economics through Aspia People
4. Financial Advisory: Economic advisory services including budgeting, liquidity planning, CFO support and strategic planning
5. Sustainability Services: Sustainability strategy, ESG reporting, transparency law compliance, and sustainability KPI development

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Aspia Norge delivers outsourced accounting, payroll, HR, financial advisory, sustainability, tax, debt collection and recruitment/interim staffing services to Norwegian businesses through a network of more than 70 local offices backed by the Nordic-scale expertise of parent group Accountor. Customers range from small businesses and mid-market firms to large enterprises, and engagements combine certified public accountants, modern cloud-based accounting systems and a dedicated local contact person.

Product overview

Aspia Norge offers a unified portfolio of accounting, payroll, HR, recruitment, financial advisory, sustainability, tax, and debt collection services for businesses of all sizes across Norway. The core offering centers on Regnskap (accounting/bookkeeping) and Lønn og Personal (payroll/HR), supplemented by Rekruttering og Interim staffing services under the Aspia People sub-brand, Økonomisk Rådgivning (financial advisory), Bærekraft (sustainability consulting), and Inkasso (debt collection). The company operates through a network of over 70 offices throughout Norway, supported by Nordic-scale expertise within the Accountor Group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aspia People: Specialized recruitment, interim and management for hire services within finance, accounting and HR sectors
• Aspia Vest
• Aspia Sørlandet
• Aspia Helgeland
• Aspia Nordfjord

Products and services

• Regnskap (Accounting Services) Comprehensive bookkeeping and accounting services including ongoing bookkeeping, VAT reconciliation, financial reporting and annual statements delivered by certified public accountants (statsautoriserte regnskapsførere) for Norwegian businesses of all sizes.
• Lønn og Personal (Payroll and HR) Full-service payroll processing including salary calculation, tax withholding, employer contributions, payslip distribution, reporting to Norwegian authorities via Altinn, plus HR advisory and digital employee handbook services; ISAE 3402 certified.
• Rekruttering og Interim (Aspia People) Specialist recruitment, interim staffing and management-for-hire services within accounting, finance, economics and HR, helping Norwegian companies source qualified finance professionals and temporary management capacity.
• Økonomisk Rådgivning (Financial Advisory) Economic advisory services covering budgeting, liquidity planning, CFO support, profitability analysis and strategic planning, delivered by Aspia's specialists in accounting, payroll and economics.
• Bærekraft (Sustainability Services) Sustainability and ESG consulting including strategic sustainability work, risk assessment, KPI frameworks, and compliance with the Norwegian Transparency Act (åpenhetsloven) for businesses.
• Inkasso (Debt Collection) Corporate debt collection services to accelerate customer payment, improve cash flow and reduce time spent on demanding payment follow-ups.
• Skatt (Tax Services) Tax advisory services providing guidance on deductions, VAT and other tax-related matters affecting business operations in Norway.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most onboarding completed within 5 business days after signing
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• TripletexcoreTechnology or IntegrationTripletex-certified partner. Aspia uses Tripletex as one of their primary accounting systems for customers, offering cloud-based financial management.
• PowerOffice GOcoreTechnology or IntegrationPowerOffice premium partner. Aspia delivers services using PowerOffice GO as one of their most popular accounting systems.
• 24SevenOfficesupportingTechnology or IntegrationAspia works in 24SevenOffice accounting system for customers who prefer this platform.
• BusinessNXTsupportingTechnology or IntegrationAspia works in BusinessNXT for customers who prefer this platform.
• XledgersupportingTechnology or IntegrationAspia works in Xledger for customers who prefer this platform.
• Visma.netsupportingTechnology or IntegrationAspia offers access to Visma.net for customer financial management and payroll, used for reporting and travel expense management.
• Regnskap NorgesupportingOthersAspia is a proud member of Regnskap Norge (Accounting Norway), the professional organization for accountants in Norway.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Visma: Visma is a major Nordic provider of accounting, payroll, and ERP software (including Visma.net, used by Aspia customers) and also offers outsourced services. As a much larger incumbent spanning software plus services across the Nordics, it competes both as a software partner to Aspia and as a broader services-and-software alternative for Norwegian businesses.

Direct peers

• Azets: Azets is a large Nordic accounting, payroll, and HR outsourcing firm with operations across Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and the Baltics. It is the closest direct competitor to Aspia Norge in terms of service portfolio (accounting, payroll, advisory, HR) and Nordic geographic footprint, making it the most relevant comparable for evaluating Aspia's positioning in the Norwegian market.
• BDO Norway: BDO is a global accounting and advisory network with a substantial Norwegian practice offering audit, tax, accounting outsourcing, and advisory services. It competes with Aspia for mid-market and enterprise Norwegian clients on full-service accounting and payroll mandates.
• RSM Norway: RSM is a global audit and advisory network with a Norwegian member firm providing accounting outsourcing, tax, and advisory services. Comparable to Aspia in serving Norwegian mid-market and enterprise clients with bundled accounting and advisory mandates.
• SpareBank 1 Regnskap: SpareBank 1 Regnskap is the in-house accounting and payroll arm of the SpareBank 1 alliance, offering outsourced bookkeeping, payroll, and advisory to Norwegian SMBs. It is directly comparable to Aspia in customer segment (Norwegian SMBs) and service scope (accounting and payroll outsourcing).
• Grant Thornton Norway: Grant Thornton is a global accounting network with a Norwegian practice offering audit, tax, and advisory services to mid-market companies. Comparable to Aspia on client profile (Norwegian mid-market) and service mix, particularly around advisory-led engagements.
• Accountor (parent): Accountor is Aspia Norge's parent company following the 2024 acquisition and operates parallel services across the Nordics including under the legacy Accountor brand in Norway. It is directly comparable as both parent and overlapping competitor in Norwegian accounting, payroll, and advisory services.
• Azets Norge (formerly Springbreak/Svea): Azets' Norwegian subsidiary delivers accounting, payroll, and advisory services to SMB and mid-market clients. It overlaps directly with Aspia Norge on geography (Norway), customer segment, and core service offering, making it a strong head-to-head comparable.

Emerging players

• Tripletex: Tripletex is one of Aspia's core cloud accounting software partners and also offers direct-to-customer bookkeeping services. As a tech-led Norwegian player, it competes at the SMB segment where Aspia sells outsourced bookkeeping and represents both a partner and an emerging alternative delivery model.
• 24SevenOffice: 24SevenOffice is a Nordic cloud ERP/accounting platform that integrates with banks, POS, e-commerce, and time tracking. It is both a software partner and a partial competitor to Aspia for SMBs considering platform-led rather than human-led outsourcing of bookkeeping.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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