Financial translation services for accountancy, banking, finance and insurance

Specialist financial translation and interpreting services, delivered with accuracy, confidentiality and care.

When you’re dealing with financial information, there’s little room for misunderstanding. Whether you’re translating an annual report, supporting an international transaction, communicating with overseas clients or preparing documentation for regulatory purposes, every detail matters.

At Atlas Translations, we’ve been helping organisations communicate across languages since 1991. We work with accountancy firms, banks, insurers, financial advisers, investment companies and other financial services providers, delivering accurate, professional translations that reflect the terminology, expectations and requirements of their sector.

Our approach is straightforward: we match your project with experienced, native-speaking linguists who understand the subject matter, supported by a dedicated project manager who makes sure everything runs smoothly.

Financial expertise. Human attention to detail. Over 35 years of experience.

Financial translation isn’t just about getting the numbers right

Financial documents contain much more than figures. They include technical terminology, legal obligations, regulatory references and information that can have significant commercial consequences.

A mistranslated clause in an insurance policy, an incorrectly interpreted accounting term or an ambiguous statement in an investment document can create confusion, delays and potentially expensive problems.

That’s why we don’t simply assign your project to someone who speaks the right language.

We select professional translators with relevant financial and commercial expertise, taking account of the type of document, its intended audience, the countries involved and how the translation will be used.

We also know when to ask questions. If terminology is ambiguous, a reference needs clarification or something in the original document doesn’t seem quite right, we’d rather check than make assumptions.

Because when it comes to financial translation, accuracy is an investment, not an optional extra.

Financial translation services tailored to your organisation

Different areas of the financial sector have different requirements. We understand that a document intended for an overseas tax authority needs a different approach from a customer-facing insurance brochure or an investment presentation.

Accountancy and tax translation

We support accountants, auditors, tax advisers and businesses working across international borders.

Documents we can help with include:

• Annual accounts and financial statements
• Audit reports and supporting documentation
• Tax returns, certificates and correspondence
• Management accounts and financial reports
• Due diligence documentation
• Company incorporation and corporate records
• Insolvency, restructuring and liquidation documents
• International tax and compliance documentation

We understand the importance of using appropriate accounting terminology, particularly where financial reporting conventions and tax systems differ between countries.

Banking and financial services translation

For banks, financial institutions, fintech businesses and financial services providers, clear communication is essential for maintaining trust and supporting international operations.

Our services cover:

• Banking correspondence and financial agreements
• Loan and credit documentation
• Terms and conditions
• Compliance policies and procedures
• Anti-money laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) documentation
• Financial product information
• Customer communications and digital content
• Internal policies, training materials and staff communications

We can also help financial services businesses localise their websites, apps and customer information for international audiences.

Insurance translation

Insurance documents are often highly technical, legally significant and full of specialist terminology.

We work with insurers, brokers, claims handlers and other insurance professionals on documents including:

• Insurance policies and policy wording
• Claims documentation and correspondence
• Underwriting reports
• Risk assessments
• Insurance certificates
• Terms, conditions and exclusions
• Customer information and renewal communications
• Dispute and complaint documentation

We pay particular attention to consistency and clarity, ensuring that important distinctions in the original wording are accurately reflected in the translation.

Investment, pensions and wealth management

Investment and pensions documentation often needs to communicate complex information to a wide range of audiences, from experienced professionals to individual customers.

We can support you with:

• Investment reports and presentations
• Fund documentation and investor communications
• Pension statements and scheme information
• Asset management reports
• Shareholder communications
• Prospectuses and financial disclosures
• Market research and financial commentary
• Corporate transactions and merger documentation

Whether the audience is institutional, commercial or consumer-facing, we’ll help you communicate appropriately and accurately.

More than financial translation

Sometimes translating the document is only part of the job. Atlas offers a wider range of language services to help financial organisations communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, regulators and international partners.

Interpreting

Professional interpreting for meetings, financial consultations, interviews, discussions and other situations where participants speak different languages. We offer telephone, video and face-to-face interpreting, as well as simultaneous interpreting for larger events.

Our on-demand telephone interpreting service is available 24/7, making it particularly useful when an unexpected language requirement arises.

Proofreading and revision

Independent linguistic review of financial translations, checking accuracy, consistency, terminology and suitability for the intended audience.

Website and digital localisation

Helping financial businesses adapt websites, online platforms, apps and customer communications for different markets, taking account of language, terminology and cultural expectations.

Desktop publishing and typesetting

Financial reports, brochures and presentations often contain tables, charts, figures and carefully designed layouts. We can help prepare translated documents for publication while preserving their professional presentation.

Transcription, subtitling and voiceover

For financial interviews, training videos, webinars, presentations and other audio or video content, we provide multilingual transcription, subtitling and voiceover services.

Certified translations

Where financial or corporate documents need to be submitted to an official body, we can provide certified translations, with notarisation and apostille arrangements where required.

Confidentiality and security come as standard

We understand that financial documents frequently contain highly sensitive information.

From unpublished financial results and confidential transactions to personal financial records and commercially sensitive agreements, your documents deserve careful handling.

Confidentiality is built into the way we work.

• Our professional linguists are bound by confidentiality obligations.
• We can sign non-disclosure agreements where required.
• We are certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 17100 standards.
• We hold Cyber Essentials certification.
• We take data protection and secure handling of client information seriously.

We also recognise that not every document should be processed using automated translation or AI tools. Our approach is human-first, and we do not authorise translators to use AI for your projects unless this has been specifically agreed.

If your organisation has particular confidentiality, security or supplier compliance requirements, please talk to us. We’re happy to discuss these before work begins.

Why financial organisations choose Atlas Translations

Specialist linguists, not generalists

We select translators with the right combination of language skills and financial subject expertise for each project.

A real person managing your project

You’ll work with an experienced Atlas project manager who understands your requirements, coordinates the work and keeps you informed. No disappearing into an automated system and hoping for the best.

Consistency across documents and languages

For regular clients, we aim to work with the same linguists wherever possible, helping maintain consistent terminology and style. We can also use approved glossaries and reference materials to support continuity.

Support for complex, multilingual projects

From a single financial certificate to a collection of reports requiring translation into multiple languages, we can coordinate the process and help you plan realistic timescales.

Quality you can demonstrate

Our ISO-certified processes provide a structured approach to translation quality, supplier selection and project management.

An established, responsible business

Founded in 1991, Atlas is an award-winning translation company and holds the Fair Tax Mark and the Fair Payment Code Gold Award. We believe responsible business practices matter, including to the organisations choosing their suppliers.

Supporting your deadlines without compromising quality

We know that financial translation projects don’t always arrive at convenient times.

Year-end reporting, audits, international transactions, regulatory submissions and client deadlines can all create pressure.

Our project managers will work with you to establish what’s required, identify priorities and agree a realistic delivery schedule.

If you’re managing a larger programme of work, we can discuss phased delivery, consistent terminology, document preparation and ways to make the process more efficient.

And if there’s a potential issue with your deadline or source material, we’ll tell you. We’d much rather have a useful conversation at the start than an unpleasant surprise at the end.

Let’s talk about your financial translation requirements

Whether you’re an accountant supporting an international client, an insurer handling a multilingual claim or a financial services company entering a new market, we’re here to help.

Tell us what you’re working on, which languages you need and when you need the work completed.

We’ll ask the right questions, recommend an appropriate solution and provide a clear quotation.