Norian Regnskap AS

What Norian Regnskap AS does

ECIT NORIAN AS (trading as Norian Regnskap AS, DBA ECIT NORIAN) is a Norway-based B2B outsourcing firm offering accounting, payroll and HR, property management, and AI-powered automation services to small, medium, and large enterprises. Founded in the late 1990s and operating from its current 14-office, 6-country footprint (Norway, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Lithuania, Poland) with 700+ employees, the firm became part of the ECIT AS group in 2021 after a 2017 carve-out from OpusCapita backed by Norwegian PE fund Longship and current CEO Knut Anders Opstad.

The company's core product set spans full-cycle accounting services for SMB and large enterprises, payroll and HR services covering Norway, the Nordics, Europe and globally (delivered partly through Baltic competency centers since 2005), and property management services for Norwegian housing cooperatives (borettslag) and shared-ownership properties (sameier). Underlying technology includes a common AI platform that combines large language models, deterministic process rules, and human quality assurance, alongside RPA via UiPath (with all employees UiPath certified), anomaly detection, and predictive analytics. ECIT NORIAN operates system-independently across multiple ERP and payroll platforms, including Xledger, Tripletex, Catacloud, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, PowerOffice Go, SAP, SD Worx, and Visma.net Payroll.

Revenue mechanics are built primarily on recurring subscription or managed-service contracts priced annually and customized by customer size and complexity. Distribution is direct sales-led, leveraging personal follow-up and a one-contact-person model for cross-border Nordic engagements. Named customers include XXL, Læringsverkstedet, and Geomatikk, with named enterprise segments across retail, education, surveying, and SMB industry verticals. ECIT NORIAN holds ISO 9001:2015 certification (October 2025) and Miljøfyrtårn (Environmental Lighthouse) certification across all five Norwegian offices (2025-2026).

Name

Norian Regnskap AS

Legal name

ECIT NORIAN AS

Website

https://norian.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ECIT NORIAN is a Norwegian B2B outsourcing firm providing accounting, payroll and HR, property management, and AI-driven automation services to small, medium, and large enterprises across Norway and the Nordics, supported by Baltic competency centers and the ECIT AS group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Accounting and Payroll Outsourcing Services

NAICS

All Other Business Support Services (561499)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Onboarding, Offboarding & Employee Lifecycle Administration (BPACAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

End-User Computing Outsourcing (EUC / Desktop Services) (BPAEAMAE)

Keywords

• Accounting services
• Payroll services
• Financial outsourcing
• Property management
• Automation solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Accounting Services (Regnskap): Complete accounting services for SMB and large enterprises including bookkeeping, annual accounts, tax returns, budgeting, and financial advisory. Services are system-independent and customized to customer business size, industry and specific needs.
2. Payroll and HR Services (Lønn): Full payroll services including payroll processing, absence and benefits from NAV, A-melding (Norwegian payroll reporting), reconciliation, term settlement, travel expenses, pension, and reporting. Services available for Norway, Nordic countries, Europe, and globally.
3. Nordic Accounting Services: Competency center in Vilnius has delivered financial services targeting the Nordic market since 2005, specializing in accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll across Nordic countries.
4. Property Management (Eiendomsforvaltning): Services for housing cooperatives (borettslag) and shared ownership properties (sameier) including board portal, customer benefits, courses, revision of articles of association and house rules, and establishing new cooperatives.
5. Automation and AI Solutions: AI solutions and automations as part of their technology offerings, including RPA, AI-driven decision support, and intelligent automation projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ECIT NORIAN is a B2B service provider delivering accounting, payroll, and HR outsourcing to businesses ranging from SMBs to large enterprises across the Nordic region and internationally. The company operates system-independently, supporting multiple ERP platforms, and integrates AI and RPA automation into its industrial core for tasks such as invoice processing, reconciliation, and transaction classification. Additional offerings include property management services for housing cooperatives (borettslag) and shared ownership properties (sameier).

Product overview

ECIT NORIAN is a service provider offering accounting, payroll, and property management services to businesses across Norway. The company operates a portfolio model combining its core service offerings (accounting, payroll, property management) with supported ERP systems (Xledger, Tripletex, Catacloud, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, PowerOffice Go, SAP, SD Worx) and AI-powered automation solutions. The company provides system-independent services, meaning they can deliver accounting and payroll regardless of which ERP system the customer uses. AI capabilities are built into an 'industrialized core' featuring RPA and AI agents for invoice processing and reconciliation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NORIAN Academy: An internal training program that provides new employees with a good start and develops existing competence for future needs.

Products and services

• Accounting Services (Regnskap) Comprehensive bookkeeping and accounting services for small, medium, and large enterprises, including financial reporting, budgeting, tax filing, and advisory services. System-independent and tailored by business size, industry, and specific customer needs.
• Payroll and HR Services (Lønn og HR) Complete payroll processing services including employee data maintenance, payroll execution, absence and benefits from NAV, A-melding, reconciliations, term settlement, travel expenses, pension, and reporting. Available for Norway, Nordic countries, Europe, and globally.
• Property Management (Eiendomsforvaltning) Services for housing cooperatives (borettslag) and shared ownership properties (sameier) including board portal, customer benefits, courses, revision of articles of association and house rules, and establishment of new cooperatives.
• Xledger Advisory & Support Dedicated advisory and support services for the Xledger cloud ERP system, designed for international operations and delivered with extensive Xledger experience across Scandinavia.
• AI Solutions and Automations AI-powered automation solutions including RPA, AI agents, and intelligent automation for financial processes, integrated into the company's industrialized core. Combines language models with deterministic rules and human quality assurance for traceable, controllable automation.
• International Payroll Services European and global payroll services delivered through Intergest partnership, providing local compliance and coordinated management across European countries with integrated handling and global coordination.

Quantifiable outcome

• 19.8 tonnes CO₂e total greenhouse gas emissions from Norwegian offices in 2025 (approximately 0.47 tonnes per full-time equivalent)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ECIT AS (Parent Company)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021ECIT NORIAN became part of ECIT AS in 2021. ECIT is a group with over 2600 employees and presence in 10 countries, providing total solutions within IT and financial services including accounting, payroll, HR, IT operations, business solutions, company establishment, legal services, collection, and print. The partnership provides ECIT NORIAN access to broader capabilities and cross-selling opportunities within the group network.
• XledgercoreTechnology or IntegrationXledger is a key ERP system partner. ECIT NORIAN offers Xledger Advisory & Support services and has extensive Xledger experience, having implemented it for major customers including Geomatikk across Scandinavia.
• CatacloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationECIT NORIAN and Catacloud partner closely to shape the future of accounting workflows for Norwegian businesses and accountants. Joint efforts focus on giving Norwegian companies and accountants a better accounting everyday through technology collaboration.
• UiPathcoreTechnology or IntegrationECIT NORIAN maintains UiPath certifications for all employees, demonstrating commitment to RPA excellence and automation capabilities. UiPath is a core technology partner for their industrial automation approach.
• IntergestcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorECIT NORIAN delivers European and global payroll services through Intergest - providing local compliance and coordinated management across European countries with integrated handling and global coordination.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• PwC Norway: PwC Norway is the Norwegian member firm of the PwC Big 4 network, offering audit, tax, consulting, and outsourced finance services. It competes with ECIT NORIAN on enterprise and multi-country finance BPO engagements through its broader advisory portfolio.
• RSM Norway: RSM Norway is part of the RSM global accounting network and provides audit, tax, and advisory services to mid-market companies. It competes with ECIT NORIAN for mid-market Nordic accounting and payroll outsourcing work.
• BDO Norway: BDO Norway is the local member of the BDO global accounting network, offering audit, tax, advisory, and outsourced accounting services to mid-market and enterprise clients. It competes with ECIT NORIAN for larger Nordic finance outsourcing engagements while also serving broader professional services needs.
• EY Norway: EY Norway is the local member of Ernst & Young's global network, delivering audit, tax, consulting, and managed services. It is a broad incumbent that competes for large-scale accounting/payroll outsourcing work alongside its consulting offerings.
• KPMG Norway: KPMG Norway is part of the KPMG Big 4 network and provides audit, tax, advisory, and managed finance services to large enterprises. It overlaps with ECIT NORIAN on enterprise payroll and accounting outsourcing mandates as part of a wider portfolio.
• Deloitte Norway: Deloitte Norway is the local member of the Deloitte Big 4 network, offering audit, tax, consulting, and outsourced finance services. It overlaps with ECIT NORIAN on enterprise and cross-border finance BPO mandates within a much wider service portfolio.

Others

• Visma: Visma is the dominant Nordic provider of accounting, payroll, and ERP software (e.g., Visma.net, Tripletex-adjacent ecosystem, e-conomic). It is both a partner and an adjacent competitor whose embedded AI features in ERP/payroll software can substitute for ECIT NORIAN's outsourced services.

Direct peers

• Azets: Azets is a leading Nordic and Northern European accounting, payroll, and advisory BPO firm serving SMBs and mid-market companies. It is the closest direct competitor to ECIT NORIAN in Nordic outsourced finance services, with similar multi-country delivery and recurring subscription revenue.
• Accountor: Accountor is a Nordic accounting and payroll outsourcing group operating across Finland, Sweden, Norway, and other markets. It offers very similar outsourced bookkeeping, payroll, and HR services to SMB and mid-market clients, making it a direct Nordic BPO peer.
• Greenstep: Greenstep is a Nordic accounting and business services firm focused on outsourced finance, payroll, and software-enabled advisory across Finland, Sweden, and Norway. It overlaps with ECIT NORIAN in target customers, service mix, and the use of cloud accounting platforms.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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