Western Norway based Havtal has experienced strong growth since its establishment in 2017. The company is now joining the Aider competence house with three offices and 19 employees. – We will continue to grow and create modern, attractive workplaces in the region, says Tor Einar Erikstad, partner and Managing Director at Havtal.
Accounting is at the core of Havtals business, but it is far from a traditional accounting firm. Just like the company it is now joining, Havtal uses accounting as a foundation for financial management and advisory services.
– There is very little number crunching taking place at our offices. We also perform standard accounting tasks, but our main product is everything around it. Based on the accounts, we provide financial advice to coastal industries and other businesses in the region, Erikstad explains.
– The clear first choice
Havtal achieved “Gazelle company” status in 2021 and currently has offices in Mongstad, Askvoll and Solund. Erikstad acknowledges that they were beginning to feel some growing pains.
– When you reach around 20 employees, it requires a different type of administration than we have today. Until now, we have operated as a lean organisation, but we now recognise the need for a more robust structure to secure both quality and recruitment. Especially since we have a clear ambition to continue growing.
When exploring potential partners, one name stood out for Erikstad and co founder Bjørn Klausen.
– We have been aware of Aider since the beginning, and their messaging has always resonated with us. We share the same philosophy and industry approach, both companies have their own tech environments, and both are experiencing rapid growth. They have been our clear first choice, the founders say in agreemen
